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Harka-Mectin is a spot on treatment for internal and external parasites of homing, racing and exhibition pigeons. This includes worms, lice and mites.
2 Drops (200ug Ivermectin) per bird onto the skin, between the shoulders. Use before the start of the racing season.
Dose can be repeated every 6 weeks.
Bottle will treat approximately 80 pigeons.
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Good value...easy to use..effective
Customer recommends this product
Easy to use and has got rid of the lice that have been plaguing my rescue chickens since we got them months ago, it's the only thing that's worked!
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I use it on my birds regularly as some tend to get scaly leg. They free range a lot, so are bound to pick some things up from the wildlife. A few drops go a long way. Please note that there is an egg withdrawal period after use. That is fine - gives us a chance to catch up!
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Product great but don’t bother paying extra for express shipping as it comes the sane time as standard shipping and the company fine with that!!!!
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Good value
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Harkers Harka-Mectin, including answers from our team.
Eileen Austin
What strength is this product 1% ?
Yes, Harkers Harka-Mectin is a 1% Ivermectin solution,
Heidi
Hello would this treat gapeworm in canaries? They're gasping for air and I'm not sure what to do
It's typically effective against external parasites (mites, lice) and some internal parasites like air sac mites.
However — gapeworm (Syngamus trachea) is a type of nematode worm that lodges in the trachea of birds and causes respiratory distress (the characteristic gaping). While ivermectin can have some efficacy against certain nematodes, gapeworm is not typically listed as one of the primary parasites Harka-Mectin is labeled to treat.
Cecily Sargent
Do you need to stop eating eggs after dosing chickens with Harka-mectin
If so for how long
Many thanks
Harkers Harka-Mectin is NOT for use in chickens, so I cannot advise on this.
K Weave
Can this be given orally or only topically. My birds do much better with oral applications.
Harka-Mectin is a spot on treatment and should not be given orally. If you are looking for an oral medication for pidgeons that treats external mites then I suggest Harkers 4 in 1 Soluble which is administered via the drinking water.
Helen Brown
Will this be effective for grape worm in chickens?
This medication is only licensed for use in pigeons, any use in chickens is off license and we can only dispense for this alongside a written prescription from your vet.
Flubenvet or Flubendazole 1% will treat gapeworm and these are licensed for use in chickens. I recommend ordering this instead, these are over the counter.
Lewys Will it clear air sac mi
Will it work for air sac mites in budgies
This product is only licensed for use in pigeons, if you are looking for a licensed mite treatment in Budgies then I would recommend using Beaphar Anti Parasite spot on Small (Canary/Budgie).
VioVet Visitor
Can this be used on chickens.for red mite?
Red mites spend most of their time not on the birds, but in nooks a crannies near to where birds roost. It is better to apply a suitable product to the perches etc, but the Harka-Mectin will be effective against mites which climb onto the birds to feed.
