Ivermectin dosage in drops

[NickChick2]

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ever figured out the ivermectin (1% injectable) dose in drops (roughly)?
I was only able to get a 3ml syringe and measuring out 0.08ml
Seems impossible. I was hoping to administer the dose with the help of a piece of bread, one chicken at a time.
Thanks for your help

 

[Lady of McCamley]

@casportpony
She's your best bet.

LofMc

 

[casportpony]

The last time I did it, one drop equals about 0.02 ml.

The dose I use is 1 mg/kg

1 / 2.2 x 1 / 10 = ~0.045 ml per pound

Five pounds:
5 / 2.2 x 1 / 10 = ~0.23 ml per five pounds

 

[NickChick2]

Have you given 0.23ml without any ill effects?
The few things I found online about dosing were 0.02 - 0.04 per kg for the injectable.
I just want to make sure I'm not overdosing, jet giving enough for it to work.
Thank you for your help

 

[casportpony]

Have you given 0.23ml without any ill effects?
The few things I found online about dosing were 0.02 - 0.04 per kg for the injectable.
I just want to make sure I'm not overdosing, jet giving enough for it to work.
Thank you for your help

Yes, I've given it at that dose many times.

 

[Eggcessive]

You may want to ask a pharmacy if you can have a couple of 1 ml syringes without a needle for giving small doses of medicine to pets and infants. Those make it easier to calculate those small dosages. I have gotten a few free for asking.

 

[NickChick2]

Have you given 0.23ml without any ill effects?
The few things I found online about dosing were 0.02 - 0.04 per kg for the injectable.
I just want to make sure I'm not overdosing, jet giving enough for it to work.
Thank you for your help

You may want to ask a pharmacy if you can have a couple of 1 ml syringes without a needle for giving small doses of medicine to pets and infants. Those make it easier to calculate those small dosages. I have gotten a few free for asking.

I did. Went to 2 pharmacies after I had no luck at Tractor Supply. Smallest one they could give me was 3ml. Ended up measuring by drops. (Administered on a piece of bread)

 

[NickChick2]

Yes, I've given it at that dose many times.

Thanks for your help. Everyone got treated today

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for your help. Everyone got treated today

You're welcome! I have to do a munch today too.

 

[MichelleNonCompliant]

I did. Went to 2 pharmacies after I had no luck at Tractor Supply. Smallest one they could give me was 3ml. Ended up measuring by drops. (Administered on a piece of bread)

And how did that work out for you?