posted 4 years ago
Howdy!
I did a quick look-up and really have a problem with trying to decide what kind of advice to offer. With a 15-30 day half-life in most situations, and having a half-life of 18 months in another situation (when process into a briquette), it sounds like useful but nasty stuff.
So, in normal circumstances, try to keep the chickens out of the paddock for a good 4 months, at a minimum. Maybe 2 or three years at max. Or resign yourself to possibly being flea and fly free, for a bit.
My only real advice is "watch what the birds do". If the drugs are too much, the chickens won't be interested at all in the manure. Then it's just exposure as the drugs leach into the soil/water systems. If the chickens are happy digging into the manure, then you get to decide what you think your actual risks are based on the information you can find.
I can't say much. I treat my dog for heartworm and fleas, so regularly expose myself to some really strong and nasty medications.
Good luck!
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