Natural bird wormer proven to fail

RE: Natural bird wormer proven to fail

tricetra — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:44:51 GMT

I would like to see another trial but replace the herbal remedy with diatom powder. This powder claims that the spiky molecular structure scratches the ectoskeleton of parasites and their eggs (internal and external parasites) resulting in dehydration and death. It would be an interesting study, I think, looking at the results above.

RE: Natural bird wormer proven to fail

h.jarvo — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:22:29 GMT

I agree completely. I'm happy to use natural 'remedies' in prevention, but when it comes to tackling an infestation then flubenvet is the only way to win, without compromising the welfare of the birds as the owner tries one ineffective after another. Maybe there's a niche for something like 'flubenvet domestic' that's much less concentrated so easier for the domestic chicken keeper to use... As a liquid feed supplement, perhaps?

RE: Natural bird wormer proven to fail

h.jarvo — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:22:06 GMT

RE: Natural bird wormer proven to fail

molladog — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:38:35 GMT

I always thought this would be proven to be correct. Herbal products do have their place but not in something as important as Parasite control. Flubenvet is very effective,it is just a bit difficult to use due to the miniscule amount of product needed to be mixed with the feed.