Wasp Stings

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kuntrygirl

kuntrygirl

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Feb 20, 2008
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One of my roosters was free ranging near a picnic table on yesterday and he got too close to a wasp nest and the wasps stung him. He ran back towards the house and they ran after him. He was rubbing his face on the ground from the pain of the sting. He was okay last night but I'm not sure what condition I will find him in when I return home.

Does anyone have any experience with their chickens getting stung by a wasp? Should I be worried? :/
 
I'd be worried if it's right by it's head, if he's allergic, well, I'm sorry. A way you can treat wasp stings is to mix baking soda with water and dab it on with a q-tip or tissue, it neutralizes the toxin.
 
Sylvestor12 said:
I'd be worried if it's right by it's head, if he's allergic, well, I'm sorry.  A way you can treat wasp stings is to mix baking soda with water and dab it on with a q-tip or tissue, it neutralizes the toxin.
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Ok. Thank you VERY much for this information. I'm thinking that it was RIGHT by his head. He kept rubbing his face on the ground. I hope that he is ok. I will post on his condition when I get home.
 
If there's swelling which could possibly close off his windpipe, you can dose him with 1/2cc childrens benedryl only. Wait 24 hours before redosing only if necessary. Do not overdose a chicken with childrens benedryl.
 
dawg53 said:
If there's swelling which could possibly close off his windpipe, you can dose him with 1/2cc childrens benedryl only. Wait 24 hours before redosing only if necessary. Do not overdose a chicken with childrens benedryl.
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Thank you VERY much dawg for letting me know. Much appreciated. :thumbsup
 

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