Ronivet-S

[ac12]

Ouch, a gallon is a LOT to have premixed.

Someone (I forget who) said it is OK to mix up a batch. So I do. It is easier to mix a larger volume than a "tiny" 1oz volume.
I only mix up enough at 4x strength (of the 6% powder) to take me thru the 7 day treatment. In computing the amount to mix, I take into consideration the reduction in strength down to 2x for days 4-7.
Then I keep the unused solution in the fridge.
Days 1-3: I pour out the 1oz I need.
Days 4-7: I pour out 1/2 oz and add 1/2 oz filtered water to bring it up to 1oz. This dilutes it down to 2x strength.

[finchmix22]

I just tried this AM to dosage for 30ml of water, using the physical divide method, and it was hard and likely very imprecise.
I want a mix of 1/8g into 30ml of water

1 spoon = 1 gram
divide the pile in 4 = 1/4 g per divided pile
divide the 1/4 g pile in 2 = 1/8 g per divided pile

I just thought of something.
Use a reloading powder scale. These scales measure in grains.
1 oz = 435 grains
1 gram = 15.43 grains
1/8 gram = 1.9 grains

Here are some lower cost scales
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=712103
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=175512
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=438260
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=713372

There are more expensive digital scales
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseP ... 731***9211***

I just found one that is a bit more expensive but reads in grams, so you don't have to convert to grains.
http://www.digitalscale.net/digiweigh_p ... p#dw100axn

I plan to order one, but it won't arrive till I'm done needing it. But I will have it around for the next time.

What about using baking measuring spoons? I have some that go down as small as a pinch, which is half of a quarter tsp. measurement. My math is not the best, so I am guessing, but that would make measuring a little easier.?

[ac12]

A "pinch" ????
That would be great, I've never seen a measuring spoon that small.
I always have problems with "a pinch".
What is a pinch? Whos finger? I really don't want to stick my fingers into the various medications and suppliments. etc. etc.

Now I have to go look for a pinch spoon.

[debbie276]

A "pinch" ????
That would be great, I've never seen a measuring spoon that small.

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-3080-Measu ... gy_k_img_b

[finchmix22]

Debbie,
Those the exact measuring spoons I use. So funny. They work great for those small measuring tasks.

[dutch]

debbie276.....I noticed a few people using this on the site

Do you treat your birds with it every year?

What does this product treat?

[debbie276]

dutch

Ronivet-s
This medication is used to treat flagellate protozoa such as Trichomoniasis (canker), Cochlosoma and Giardia in cage and aviary birds.
Ronivet-S is considered to be the safest medication for use in birds - it does not cause nerve damage!

I have personally never used it nor do I believe in routinely medicating my birds.

[dutch]

debbie276....I see many people here use it as cure all

When ever a bird seems ill....puffed up...just use ronivet

Should people be using ronivet without knowing the cause of illness?

[debbie276]

dutch

Very curious...what is a "Professional Zebra Finch Tamer"???
Do they do tricks???

[dutch]

debbie276....great question

They do tricks.....and the greatest one of all....you wont believe it..

It's a well known fact that zebras are the most agressive finch on this planet..

After many years of jumping through hoops of fire ....the zebras live in peace and harmony.....a zebra finch utopia

I can't take all the credit......the secret ingredient.....soluvite d breeder. ..

[debbie276]

dutch

Too funny! Didn't realize a supplement could change the personality of a finch!!

[dutch]

debbie276....

There's more to soluvite than meets the eye...

[debbie276]

dutch
your too much!

[MiaCarter]

dutch -- You make me laugh.

So is Zebra Finch Tamer a bit like a zebra finch whisperer? Or more like zebra finch wrangler?

[dutch]

MiaCarter.....it's a little bit of everything rolled into one..

10% tamer.....20% whisperer.....30% wrangler

And a massive 40% D3.......