Hello all, I'm new here and am looking forward to learning from all you chicken experts!
I have a question for you all as well:
My older group of laying hens (7 Easter Eggers, 2 years old) all appear to have developed favus. Many of them have white spots and black scabs on their combs and several have lost feathers on their faces and necks. I have been applying clotrimazole cream to their combs, faces, and necks for the past two nights. However, it is hard to find and a pain to apply to a bunch of fussy birds.
I bought three different spray medications that I would prefer to use on their necks if possible. I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with these sprays: Banixx (2.5% Hydronium Ion solution), Vetericyn+ Antimicrobial Poultry Care (Hypochlorous acid), and Veterinary Formula Antiseptic & Antifungal (Chlorhexidine Gluconate). If any aren't useful for this application, that's fine. I like to have extra stuff in my first aide kit anyways.
I've included a photo of the spots on some of the hens' combs as well as some of the hens with feather loss. I can get more photos if needed. They are panting cuz it's 102° out here today.
I have a question for you all as well:
My older group of laying hens (7 Easter Eggers, 2 years old) all appear to have developed favus. Many of them have white spots and black scabs on their combs and several have lost feathers on their faces and necks. I have been applying clotrimazole cream to their combs, faces, and necks for the past two nights. However, it is hard to find and a pain to apply to a bunch of fussy birds.
I bought three different spray medications that I would prefer to use on their necks if possible. I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with these sprays: Banixx (2.5% Hydronium Ion solution), Vetericyn+ Antimicrobial Poultry Care (Hypochlorous acid), and Veterinary Formula Antiseptic & Antifungal (Chlorhexidine Gluconate). If any aren't useful for this application, that's fine. I like to have extra stuff in my first aide kit anyways.
I've included a photo of the spots on some of the hens' combs as well as some of the hens with feather loss. I can get more photos if needed. They are panting cuz it's 102° out here today.
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