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Post by darrensmale on May 29, 2013 2:39:37 GMT
Get thing started here. I allow some of my birds to free range during the day eating grass and foraging in fields. This means that can are more suseptable to getting worms and also lice, mites and other goodies. we have found in the past that by using ivermectin, this kills bird lice (which has no affect to humans) and also worms. Ivermectin is not legal to obtain in Canada, so you can use a similar product called bimectin (first ingredient is ivermec though..??..??) this can be obtained at some feed mils. If they dont have it, send me a message and I can get a bottle of bimectin and ship it you. Comes in 50ml, 100ml or a big bottle of 250ml. we give this orally by putting 5-6 drops down the throat of a bantam chicken or bantam duck and 3-4 for a standard chicken. we always finish up by also putting a drop above or below the vent. by using this you can safeguard your birds when attending shows, there is nothing I cant stand more than cooping my birds beside a bird that has those little black specks on them we find that by doing these "best practices" it is good for a year. hope this helps.
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Post by moderngame20 on Jul 3, 2013 20:17:02 GMT
I use Ivermectin in the form of Bovine Pour-on for all parasites . This is also not listed for use in poultry but I found it gets everything. Internal and external. It even will get leg mites if legs are dipped in the solution about two days apart ( between applications.) . It is good for worms and will get most all insects although you must be vigillant with Northern Fowl mites..it is very easy to use with a drop of the solution near the comb ( must touch skin to be effective) My only caution is it will effect your fertility so allow at least 30 days withdrawl time before planning on saving eggs from treated birds. As with any medication or treatments .. take care if planning to consume eggs or meat from birds that have been treated. ..Although doubt I will ever have worms... TL
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Post by .dave. on Jul 3, 2013 21:25:25 GMT
How many times a year do you do this? Just in the fall? Do you apply then repeat in ten days? Or is this not necessary with the ivermectin?
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Post by moderngame20 on Jul 4, 2013 0:41:44 GMT
I do this in the fall about the end of October. I am usually culled down to keepers and breeders at this point and am starting to plan the breeding pens for the next generation.I like to get this done at least 4-6 weeks prior to thinking about putting the birds together. I like to do this mid summer as well ( say around mid august) prior to heading into the fall show season. I feel this should be done especially if birds are kept in contained pens ( the way I have to keep birds due to preditors including cats and dogs in the day..) as if they are walking on the same ground and an internal parasite is picked up .. it can affect condition and final finishing growth. I do not suggest you treat growing birds under 4 months of age unless you feel you have an issue, as it can contribute to scare/stress marks in feathers in growing birds( pin feathers) ... if your birds are not gaining due to the presence of an internal parasite you may want to treat them but realize you run the risk of the stress marks.I try not to over treatmy flock and find on a regular ( as mentioned) treatment regime you don'T need to over treat them. My 2 cents .. TL
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Post by darrensmale on Jul 11, 2013 14:50:46 GMT
I do it just as birds (ducks) come out of a molt. I find in waterfowl anyways that this sets them back a day or so and if the birds have bugs I feel this is why.
I do it after a molt as its generally the start of show season and there is nothing worse than seeing a white duck placed in a pen beside another white duck with flecking.
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Post by darrensmale on Jul 11, 2013 14:50:55 GMT
I do it just as birds (ducks) come out of a molt. I find in waterfowl anyways that this sets them back a day or so and if the birds have bugs I feel this is why.
I do it after a molt as its generally the start of show season and there is nothing worse than seeing a white duck placed in a pen beside another white duck with flecking.
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