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  1. microchick

    Need help with chooks sore possibly infected toe

    Thanks @Wyorp Rock. @Featherlight I shudder at the thought of a 'civilian' doing an amputation of something as big as a toe. You would have to be able to control the bleeding afterwards or risk dangerous blood lose. Plus use of a tourniquet is in itself a tricky piece of business and the amount...
  2. microchick

    Need help with chooks sore possibly infected toe

    Make sure it doesn't have pain killer in it. That is contraindicated with chickens. Soak the foot in warm Epsom salt water. Chickens believe it or not love it. The longer the better. Clean with betadine if you have it. You can use peroxide cut 50/50 with water but it can be harsh on injured...
  3. microchick

    Need help with chooks sore possibly infected toe

    You can soak, saturate a small piece of gauze with antibiotic salve, pack the gauze in the wound and then bandage with vet wrap. Change the dressing daily, removing the old gauze and replacing it. IMHO, ultimately something is going to have to be done to stop the irritation. Poor baby. That has...
  4. microchick

    Need help with chooks sore possibly infected toe

    First off, welcome to BYC! Sorry you are having problems with you hen and sorry your hen has a bum toe. It almost looks like the toe is being rubbed by the toenail on the toe beside it. And that is one deep hole. Soaking in Epsom salt water (warm) then packing the wound with antibiotic salve...
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