using horse wormer with young in nest

[DJ]

is it safe to use horse wormer containing moxidectin and praziquantel on the pigeons with 10 day old yb,s still in the nest     debbie

[BLACK W F]

i would not use that when feeding y/bs

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

is it safe to use horse wormer containing moxidectin and praziquantel on the pigeons with 10 day old yb,s still in the nest     debbie

 

 

has your pigeons got worms?

 

[pjc]

have your droppings tested then if they need worming treat the youngsters when weaned and the adults while sitting the next round of eggs.

[DJ]

a was given a pair of old birds that went on to breed but while cleaning out the loft i noticed something that looked like worms in the cock birds droppings  i have a tube of equest pramox for my birds and was going to use that soon anyway for the worms/lice/mites   my birds (not the gift pair) were tested late last year but came back clear of any worms but now that ive noticed what look like worms in my gifted pair of birds i was hoping to worm all of my birds asap before they all get infected :-/    debbie

[Guest TIMBARRA LOFTS]

a was given a pair of old birds that went on to breed but while cleaning out the loft i noticed something that looked like worms in the cock birds droppings  i have a tube of equest pramox for my birds and was going to use that soon anyway for the worms/lice/mites   my birds (not the gift pair) were tested late last year but came back clear of any worms but now that ive noticed what look like worms in my gifted pair of birds i was hoping to worm all of my birds asap before they all get infected :-/    debbie

 

 

i first of all would question the hygiene levels of the guy who gifted you birds and then , get one spot back of the neck treatment . treat this way as babies will suffer from malnurishment anyway if worms infest..

 

 

[PIGEON_MAN]

is it safe to use horse wormer containing moxidectin and praziquantel on the pigeons with 10 day old yb,s still in the nest     debbie

 

Why do fanciers even think about using stuff thats not for pigeons when there are plenty of things on the market that are made for them.

[Guest Freebird]

Probably same as me, because she has horses and worms them then what's left gets used for the birds. Main thing is to get the dose right. I would'nt do them until youngsters are weaned and I would'nt do youngsters until at least 12 weeks. Maybe just get them on something natural to inhibit the worms meantime. Are you sure it was worms?

[Guest shadow]

would not worm while feeding young birds

[Guest]

should never use moxidectin or ivermectin on ybs under 4-6 weeks old.

[kev01293]

i had the horse wormer cos my brother has horses and as equest horse wormer has moxedectin in it (which is supposed to also kill lice/mites on pigeons) i thought i would try it,plenty of fanciers use horse wormers so i couldnt see a problem using it as long as i get the dosage right,how do you administer yours freebird and what dosage ?  any other advice also appreciated from other fanciers who have used horse wormers regarding the dosage     debbie

[Guest]

i had the horse wormer cos my brother has horses and as equest horse wormer has moxedectin in it (which is supposed to also kill lice/mites on pigeons) i thought i would try it,plenty of fanciers use horse wormers so i couldnt see a problem using it as long as i get the dosage right,how do you administer yours freebird and what dosage ?  any other advice also appreciated from other fanciers who have used horse wormers regarding the dosage     debbie

 

If its the oral type (or injectable type for ivermectin) then just one or two drops in a pippet straight into the throat (max!) If its the dip then just goes in the bath (3 caps per gallon i think but will check if you want)

[Premier]

Is it ok to train birds while on any treatments?

[jimmy white]

i wouldnt worm birds if feeding young, or training

[Guest]

i wouldnt worm birds if feeding young, or training

:-/ why not.

 

 

[ALF]

Personally i would'nt treat for anything while the parents are feeding young...

[ribble]

In the past i have used Equvalan horse wormer on birds feeding young, it was advised by the vet.

The young took no harm at all, in fact one went on to race  well and breed a RPRA UK Long distance Champion.

[jimmy white]

:-/ why not.

 

 

because worming takes a little out of the pigeon, therefore not really fit to train,,or feed yb,s ,,, it,ll take  more out the yb,s in the nest, the yb,s droppings would become loose,, and even one set back in rearing yb,s can result in a imperfect young bird

[NW USA]

Use rubber gloves when using Equvalen/Ivermectin or you'll be worming yourself.

[Guest gladdo]

wait until finishing rearing and just do them all and they will be fine mate ...be lucky mikey

[Guest IB]

Think I'd be testing the parents droppings, and leaving any necessary treatment till after youngsters are weaned. If the parents have intestinal worms, they can't infect a youngster in the nest through feeding. Re-infection doesn't work that way. But if you do treat parents while feeding, then the wormer will certainly be passed from parent to youngster, and damage to the youngster's intestine is likely to follow.