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  1. Shadrach

    What’s in your first aid box ?

    Let me explain a little. The beak/toenail cutters I’ve seen will create a flat on the tip of the beak. They work by applying pressure with a blade. The blade is rarely the same profile as the inside of the birds beak. At the point where the beak profile and blade profile are the same the cutters...
  2. Shadrach

    What’s in your first aid box ?

    Yes, really.:) People are still going to do it; I'm very much against it. I'm against cutting roosters spurs as well, but people are still going to do it. I have,(obviously from the relevant post) had hens here with beak problems. I use a file. Same for toenails and spurs.:) What is wrong with...
  3. Shadrach

    What’s in your first aid box ?

    I am very against beak trimming by cutting. It's very easy to cause splits in the beak, even with sharp cutters in the hands of someone experienced. I've had rescue hens here that have had their beaks badly cut and it's heartbreaking. Toenails and beaks can be filed. It does take more time but...
  4. Shadrach

    What’s in your first aid box ?

    Verm X doesn't work. It isn't a wormer. It's sold as a natural preventative. You really need a wormer that kills worms. Flubendazole is the only product I know of that is licensed for UK. Given your name I assume you live in France.:) I don't know your situation regarding accessibility and...
  5. Shadrach

    What’s in your first aid box ?

    May I suggest you add these. Coccivex/Corid, or similar, to treat coccidiosis. When you need this drug you often need it in a hurry. Flubenvet, or any wormer that contains Flubendazole. Stockholm Hoof Tar, or an alternative brand of Pine Tar. Edit. A mouth wash containing Chlorhexadine for...
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