Blu-Kote Warning

Egg-alitarian said:

I am sure it would only be a real issue for vets, and commercial poultry farms

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Anianna said:

I have noticed that a lot of people use or recommend Blu-Kote for chicken care, but I would not recommend it for use on chickens. Like cats, chickens pick and preen at themselves and there is no way to stop them. Also, the warnings for Blu-Kote specifically state not to use it on food producing animals. Please be aware of these things before you choose whether or not to use Blu-Kote on your chickens.

Dr. Naylor Blu-Kote Caution(s)​

For external veterinary use only. In case of serious burns, deep or puncture wounds, or if redness, irritation or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Keep away from the eyes, mouth, nostrils, and mucous membranes. Do not spray in the eyes. Do not inhale. Do not use on cats. Prevent dogs from licking the treated area.​

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For animal use only.​

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Keep from the reach of children.​

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Use only as directed.​

Warning(s)​

Not for use on food producing animals.​

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http://www.drugs.com/vet/dr-naylor-blu-kote.html​

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chickengeorgeto said:

While it is true that chickens preen themselves the activity in no way has any relationship to a house cat licking its fur. Chickens preen to distribute oil produced in the oil gland at the end of their rump. This oil helps keep their feathers interlocked, pliable, shiny, clean, and somewhat water proof.

No one is suggesting that we soak our chickens' in a vat of Blu-Koat or give a hen one thousand CCs of Blu-Kote intravenously. It's an anti bacterial topical swab or spray meant to be applied to flesh wounds. In a flock setting the purple color of this medicine hides or gets the red out of your chickens' bo-bo, so their flock mates aren't as aggressive or savage towards the wounded bird, thus giving it a chance to heal. I am sorely tempted to send a bottle of purple medicine and a shot glass to everybody who can't tell were their chickens' feathers ends and were their chicken begins

Like almost everything else in early 21st Century America, this purple medicine disclaimer is a court room strategy meant to protect the manufacturer when some spaced out zombie thinks, "Gee man like wouldn't my baby sister look cool with blue eyes?" Then this upstanding individual holds his sister's face in a bowl of Jensen Violet until she drowns.

Defense Lawyer: Didn't you read the label were it said, "...don't put this product in your eyes?"

Plaintiff: "Like yea man, but you know like I thought like they were just like kidding me man."

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Anianna said:

I have noticed that a lot of people use or recommend Blu-Kote for chicken care, but I would not recommend it for use on chickens. Like cats, chickens pick and preen at themselves and there is no way to stop them. Also, the warnings for Blu-Kote specifically state not to use it on food producing animals. Please be aware of these things before you choose whether or not to use Blu-Kote on your chickens.

Dr. Naylor Blu-Kote Caution(s)​

For external veterinary use only. In case of serious burns, deep or puncture wounds, or if redness, irritation or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Keep away from the eyes, mouth, nostrils, and mucous membranes. Do not spray in the eyes. Do not inhale. Do not use on cats. Prevent dogs from licking the treated area.​

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For animal use only.​

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Keep from the reach of children.​

​

Use only as directed.​

Warning(s)​

Not for use on food producing animals.​

​

http://www.drugs.com/vet/dr-naylor-blu-kote.html​

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ChickensAreSweet said:

I wonder which ingredient is the reason for this warning.

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