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    Gash on back at base of tail

    Quote: I agree with you on about half of that. But if you get an infection due to not using something to prevent it it would take longer to heal. And to prevent and infection you need the help of humans since chickens are domesticated. If your speaking of wild chickens and they got an...
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    Quote: Good Luck with your birds! If tht dog comes and kills your chickens again shoot it.
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    My answer didnt include any glue staples booties or antibiotics. Petroleum Jelly is not an antibiotic. I am sure you did that AND that it did work. I am happy for you! But MY way works too and i guess what i am trying to say it would be SAFER to put it on because it keeps flies away and helps...
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    Quote: I'm No expert but it would work as long as you dont overuse it . But the jelly works better through experience. Anything with antibiotics you dont want to overuse
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    lidimkin....I dont agree with you 100%.. The jelly Really helps prevent infection and needless fly problems. Why not put jelly on? Yes a bird can heal bye itself but it can heal easier with the help of the jelly. occamstazer - I think your right it would work but i think you wouldnt be able...
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    I forgot to add my rooster got a huge gash and became infected with flies. I had to give him extremly unhealthy bleach baths to exterminate the flies. So i would definitly put the jelly on. But dry conditions (with air flow) is the absolute best thing you can do. At this time of year their...
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    Gash on back at base of tail

    Hi Grandma Goldie When my rooster had a bad cut I researched a lot on this subject. Good idea to isolate your bird to reduce feather picking I would give her more room than a pet taxi though, more like a dog crate. MAKE SURE CONDITIONS ARE SUPER DRY! Prevernt infections it saves so much work...
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