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I just ordered scat for new goulds ,but cant use till 6 mos.old.What do you recamend for adding to the water, I have goulds,society,cb,zebs,silverbills
I dont have problem yet but dont want to wait till I do, IT seems there are several meds to add to water but the more I look the less I understand

fairestfinches sells Iverlux, a Morning Bird product to be added to the water. If you treat your entire flock every three months, you shouldn't have a problem.

Thanks for the reply they are out of stock at this time but will order later
bcamp

Some people use S76 in the drinking water for their flocks.

Which is better or they about the same,have you used them.Can you use them when they are still feeding chicks?

B Camp,

I have used Scatt on birds younger than 6 months of age with no problems. Can I ask where you found that Scatt should not be used on birds younger than 6 months? I don't see that information listed on the bottle or on Vetafarm's website. Did you contact Vetafarm directly?

Thanks!

Tammys

Here is the link http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/features_scatt-s76.mgi Also I talked to a aivan vet that thought I should wait till she was done feeding the chicks.
This all started because one of my goulds chicks just didnt seem as energetic as the other three now the hen is setting and at times is puffed up,but she still eating and most of time she seams to be fine. Thanks for your reply.

Hi B Camp -

I contacted Vetafarm asking if there was an age restriction (under 6 months) on the Scatt. I thought I would share the response I received from them:

Hello Tammy

Thanks for your enquiry. I emailed our vet your question and below is his response:

Provided the bird is free flying there is no age restriction - obviously do not use on nestlings. Application should be as per instructions. When applied as directed this is a safe medication.


Regards

Meredith McIntyre
Customer Service Officer
Vetafarm Pty Ltd
3 Bye Street
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6933 0400
Fax: +61 2 6925 6333
Web: www.vetafarm.com.au
Email: vetafarm@vetafarm.com.au

So based on the response - it is safe to use on birds younger than 6 months of age.

Tammy
Thank you very much that is good news now I can treat them before it gets bad.The hen seems to be better this eve. I put some heat on the cage this afternoon . Again thanks for going the extra mile i appreciate it.

Just as an FYI I lost several birds while using S76. Ivermectin, on the other hand, can also be added to water and appears to do the trick. It's an Abba product that TammyS carries.

Hilary Thanks for info I think thats what I am going to do ,treat the water not as much stress on birds(or me) so I will be ordering from there ,again thanks for help.
Bcamp