is it ok to put virkon s in birds bathwater

[DJ]

has anyone ever used virkon s in their birds bathwater,i was advised by a fancier to dip my birds into it and dip their heads under quickly but it says on the packet that it can damage their eyes, it also says it is a skin irritant but this morning i dipped my hands into a solution of it that i made up and my hands are fine, i thought i would ask some of you more experienced fanciers before (and if) i do it?  debbie :-/

[Guest]

There is a warning that it might cause eye irritation and even skin issues and just becasue it hasn't affected your skin doesn't mean it won't hurt the birds.  No disrespect to Rose here as she's probably right based on her experience but she's not a vet?  Ask one if in doubt.  

[Guest stb]

There is a warning that it might cause eye irritation and even skin issues and just becasue it hasn't affected your skin doesn't mean it won't hurt the birds.  No disrespect to Rose here as she's probably right based on her experience but she's not a vet?  Ask one if in doubt.  

its skin irratant and will burn your eyes in raw state when its diluted down as it should be its not.

 

 

[Guest]

its skin irratant and will burn your eyes in raw state when its diluted down as it should be its not.

 

I use VIRKON'S all the time but :)IRRATATING TO SKIN RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES,DO NOT BREATH DUST

 

 

[Guest strapper]

has anyone ever used virkon s in their birds bathwater,i was advised by a fancier to dip my birds into it and dip their heads under quickly but it says on the packet that it can damage their eyes, it also says it is a skin irritant but this morning i dipped my hands into a solution of it that i made up and my hands are fine, i thought i would ask some of you more experienced fanciers before (and if) i do it?  debbie :-/

 

debbie..if you are thinking of using the virkon to remove lice , maybe better to use chlorcarb..dilute and you will have no lice on them for months.

[Guest IB]

I know in the past I have had the odd 'tingle' on the back of my hands when splashed by Virkon spray, diluted as per label. I don't think there's any benefit putting it in bath water.

[Guest stb]

I use VIRKON'S all the time but :)IRRATATING TO SKIN RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES,DO NOT BREATH DUST

 

you cant breath dust when its diluted in water :P

 

 

[greenlands]

During the foot and mouth epidmic I was working at a food factory ,we used virkon s to spray the wagon wheels that came on the site.Anyone caught spraying without a mask ,gloves and eye protection were in the office for a severe talking to.

[Guest]

you cant breath dust when its diluted in water :P

 

BEFORE HAND, IN ITS RAW STATE

 

 

[Guest stb]

BEFORE HAND, IN ITS RAW STATE

 

;) :X :Xwere a mask ;D

 

 

[sammy]

   ;) :X :Xwere a mask ;D

 

 

he never had it off ;D ;D ;D

[Guest]

   ;) :X :Xwere a mask ;D

 

SMART A----

 

 

[Glassfeather]

Isn't Virkon-s Corrosive? http://www.pharmacal.com/MSDS/US/MSDSVirkonS.pdf

[Guest stb]

SMART A----

 

I will tell vanreets not to give you any biscuits and only one teaspoon virkon in your tea ;D ;D ;D

 

 

[Guest]

I will tell vanreets not to give you any biscuits and only one teaspoon virkon in your tea ;D ;D ;D

 

:'( :'( :'( :'(

 

 

[vanreets]

I will tell vanreets not to give you any biscuits and only one teaspoon virkon in your tea ;D ;D ;D

 

 

umm i will give him as many as he likes  (sucking up) so leave him alone :X

[jimmy white]

has anyone ever used virkon s in their birds bathwater,i was advised by a fancier to dip my birds into it and dip their heads under quickly but it says on the packet that it can damage their eyes, it also says it is a skin irritant but this morning i dipped my hands into a solution of it that i made up and my hands are fine, i thought i would ask some of you more experienced fanciers before (and if) i do it?  debbie :-/

 

i havent used virkon s in the bath water or dipped them in it, but use it every day, lightly  spraying the loft with it , birds seem to be free from lice etc,, but have used in the past one third of a bottle of duramitex to a bucket of warm water, this had proved  very successful ,, for a long time after

[Novice]

I have a gamekeeper friend who reputedly caused permanent damage to his health spraying pheasant enclosures with Virkon----Treat it with respect.

[Guest]

I used to put virkon in my birds drinking water when they came back from race never did them any harm and I would use it again never seemed to get any problems with them when i started using it  Think its one 5ml spoon to gallon of water

 

Tip from a top fancier, may well try!

[Guest stb]

 

Tip from a top fancier, may well try!

alan 5ml to gallon to strong if in drinker.

tea spoon 2 gall is right ;)

 

 

[Guest]

you cant breath dust when its diluted in water :P

 

You can but it just changes its name from dust to microscoptic globules.    

 

For your info as well, either neat or diluted it can still be an irritant depending on your tolerance levels but lets not get into debate over it as some will say treat with caution other say they have no problems, me I just say follow guidlines by manufacturer, it saves me getting stick for being a know it all.   ;D ;D ;D

 

 

[Guest]

You can but it just changes its name from dust to microscoptic globules.    

 

For your info as well, either neat or diluted it can still be an irritant depending on your tolerance levels but lets not get into debate over it as some will say treat with caution other say they have no problems, me I just say follow guidlines by manufacturer, it saves me getting stick for being a know it all.   ;D ;D ;D

 

NOW IT ALL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

 

[Guest]

NOW IT ALL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

:'( :'( :'( :'( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8)

 

 

[ch pied]

virkon , is strong stuff  , i myself only use 1/4 level t/spoon - a gallon , for drinker's  to be on the safe side . i will use 2-3 drop's of  iodine , more so than the virkon .