Vicks Vapor Rub

[Mama Runner]

Welcome to the group

 

[21hens-incharge]

I'm definitely going to put a little vicks on all of my hens that have bald spots on the tops of the base of their tails. I witnessed 2 of my hens pecking out the feathers of those other hens & eating them! Vicks worked on me & my sisters for MANY years. We're still alive & very healthy at age 63, 62, 57 & 55. None of my pecked hens are bloody so I don't see that it will burn them. It's worth a shot.

A much better product to use would be pick no more or blu-kote.

Vicks is very strong and can be hard on their lungs. Not to mention that birds preen with their beaks. That would mean it is in direct contact with their nostrils and some is bound to get ingested. The oil gland is just above the tail. They HAVE to spread the oil through their feathers.

Please do not use Vicks. A bottle of pick no more is under 10 bucks and is designed for use on chickens.

 

[Mama Runner]

I will say this about Vicks. My family cousin and all got Vicks, and I'm young. Most people my age are used to getting it rubbed on their chest if that.

Like humans everyone and animal reacts differently to medicine, herbs and other treatments.

 

[nchls school]

Anyone ever use Vicks to help with congestion in turkeys-allergy?

 

[Ladies-Eight]

I sure didn't know this, but it doesn't taste good so i guess this would work. Dang, i learn something new everyday.

pam

If you don't learn something new every day, then you have lost.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

allmypeeps

That was a very good analogy!

 

[Lighteye]

GOOD GRIEF!

If someone told me the product I was using may be potentially harmful or fatal if injested I don't think I would argue the point just because 'No one I know has died from using it yet.'

I would be greatfull for the advise and then RESEARCH it myself before decideing to use/not to use.

Peopel are just trying to be HELPFUL by offering information- thats what this sight is about. If someone recommends using vicks and then their bird dies from eating it I bet they WISH someone would have come along prior and warned them.

This is what I have found:

Serious pediatric toxicity resulting from exposure to small amounts of camphor-containing products has long been a problem. Twenty years ago the United States Food and Drug Administration took several actions in an attempt to ameliorate this risk. Despite these changes, camphor remains commonly available in many nonprescription vaporized or topical cold medications, topical musculoskeletal anesthetic rubs and cold sore preparations, though its efficacy is largely unproven. Data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers demonstrate that camphor continues to be a common source of pediatric exposures. A review of the literature reveals persistent reports of toxicity resulting from exposure to relatively small amounts. In the pediatric population, exposure to as little as 500 mg is cited as a cause of mortality. More commonly, 750 to 1000 mg are associated with the development of seizures and death. Currently available products with 10% camphor contain 500 mg in 5 mL. It is concluded that small doses are dangerous. In children less than 6 years of age, exposure to 500 mg or more requires rapid triage to the closest health care facility.

Apparently Vick's has a product for infants called 'Baby Rub', which is supposed to be safe. Check it out. Every person/creature reacts differently to different things...if their is potential danger you...

[Reply] So I found this thread bcoz I have chickens suffering from coryza. And one who's fave isn't swelling is sneezing non stop or maybe coughing? It was too painful to see and hear so I thought if vicks can sooth or atleast relieve someone from breathing problem, maybe it can help my chicken as well. I tried other natural remedies and she of all has the worse sneezing. However this thread makes me scared that it might kill my chicken. I rub it near its nostril and wattles so she can breath in the vicks like how I would when I apply to myself

 

[Lisa808]

Strongly suggest you do not use Vicks Vapor Rub on your chickens, one of the ingredients is Camphor and chickens are sensitive to it and it can kill them.

For those of you using it you may need to rethink that product.

ML

The ingredients listed in VetRx include camphor. So maybe VetRx should not be used either? Active Ingredient(s): Made with 3.3% (v-v) alcohol U.S.P. The mixture contains Canada balsam, camphor, oil origanum, oil rosemary, blended in a corn oil base.

 

[Pollyle]

Strongly suggest you do not use Vicks Vapor Rub on your chickens, one of the ingredients is Camphor and chickens are sensitive to it and it can kill them.

For those of you using it you may need to rethink that product.

ML

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[HenHypochondriac]

GOOD GRIEF!

If someone told me the product I was using may be potentially harmful or fatal if injested I don't think I would argue the point just because 'No one I know has died from using it yet.'

I would be greatfull for the advise and then RESEARCH it myself before decideing to use/not to use.

Peopel are just trying to be HELPFUL by offering information- thats what this sight is about. If someone recommends using vicks and then their bird dies from eating it I bet they WISH someone would have come along prior and warned them.

This is what I have found:

Serious pediatric toxicity resulting from exposure to small amounts of camphor-containing products has long been a problem. Twenty years ago the United States Food and Drug Administration took several actions in an attempt to ameliorate this risk. Despite these changes, camphor remains commonly available in many nonprescription vaporized or topical cold medications, topical musculoskeletal anesthetic rubs and cold sore preparations, though its efficacy is largely unproven. Data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers demonstrate that camphor continues to be a common source of pediatric exposures. A review of the literature reveals persistent reports of toxicity resulting from exposure to relatively small amounts. In the pediatric population, exposure to as little as 500 mg is cited as a cause of mortality. More commonly, 750 to 1000 mg are associated with the development of seizures and death. Currently available products with 10% camphor contain 500 mg in 5 mL. It is concluded that small doses are dangerous. In children less than 6 years of age, exposure to 500 mg or more requires rapid triage to the closest health care facility.

Apparently Vick's has a product for infants called 'Baby Rub', which is supposed to be safe. Check it out. Every person/creature reacts differently to different things...if their is potential danger you need to weigh the risk you are willing to take.

TYLENOL IS TOXIC TO DOGS BUT JUST BECAUSE YOUR FRIEND GAVE IT TO THEIR DOG AND NOTHING HAPPENED DOERSNT MEAN YOU SHOULD RISK GIVING IT TO YOURS.

Best wishes, good luck with the pecking issues.
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This is such thoughtful, reasonable, and well articulated advice