first aid

  1. SarahHalliday

    Paralysed chicken - to bathe or not to bathe

    Hello all! First I must say that I’ve been using backyard chickens for YEARS but this is my first time posting. Such a helpful forum, I’m so appreciative of all of you. A few days ago, I noticed that my polish girl was struggling to walk, kinda flopping around the garden. When she was a...
  2. Teesha

    Help- badly bitten his tongue, Muscovy Drake

    Hi Everyone, I'm hoping you have some helpful ideas. My pet Muscovy Zeb, was shaking his head violently(as they do) and bit his tongue but then when it started bleeding in his mouth, that made him shake his head more, so it kept getting bitten more, so I stroked him, talked to him and finally...
    • Teesha
    • Thread
    • bills duck first aid medecine mouth muscovies tongue
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Ducks
  3. Z

    Starter Emergency kit

    Hi all, I am a new member. I know this site will help me greatly. I have been reading on several chicken forums. It seems like many chickens get ill, diseases, injuries, pests, etc. I am now starting to worry for the health of my chickens and I haven't even gotten them yet. Can you tell me what...
  4. Skin Wounds: Healing with Honey and Sugar

    Skin Wounds: Healing with Honey and Sugar

    You're headed out to the chicken coop, ho-hum, just as you would any other day. As you catch sight of your flock, something is wrong. One of your birds is missing a large portion of feathers and skin. The coop is dirty, chicken poop is everywhere, and the injured chicken may already have dirt...
    • Raptorchick
    • Article
    • 12 min read
    • emergency care for injuries emergency supplies first aid injury pecked severely racoon attack rooster attack sugar for wounds wound care wounded chicken
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Injuries, Diseases, & Cures
  5. Button Quail 123

    What's the worst disease or sickness your fowl have ever had?

    Just wondering what some of the worst sicknesses are. Thanks for the feedback, Button Quail 123
  6. RopaPoultry Complete

    RopaPoultry Complete

    A 100% natural, high-quality, energy-rich, proprietary formula specifically designed for your backyard poultry by veterinarians. It can be given throughout the year and is based on essential oils, antioxidants and vitamins. Effect: RopaPoultry Complete increases the overall resistance and...
  7. True Patriot

    Wound products discussion

    Over my time here on BYC I have read a lot of injury posts. There are a lot of excellent responses. The products recommended are widely ranged and vary. I'd like to open a discussion as to why you use/recommend a certain product. 1- what product do you use? 2- what is the availability/cost? 3-...
  8. 3lilFeatheredDemons

    Bumblefoot Help Needed

    Bumblefoot is no stranger to our flock, so it was easily recognizable when our three-year old welsummer (Summer) came down with it recently. Usually we take our ladies in to the vet to have it taken care of, but our avian vet is on vacation and the soonest appointment offered will be more than...
  9. HenHouse4Life

    What's in your chicken first aid kit?

    Re-doing my first aid kit for the coop. Best suggestion? Unnecessary items? Must haves? Thank you!
  10. S

    Help - Eye Injury

    Hello, I have a 12 week old Welsumer hen who was exhibiting lethargic behavior and was very unbalanced when we got back from a weekend away during the holiday. When I started to look her over I noticed her right eye was closed. My first thought was that she was pecked by another of the more...
  11. monkeyfish96

    Chicken was badly injured last night, looking for advice.

    So last night my hen was attacked by who knows what. She was really badly injured on both her tail and her head. The wound on the tail is about 1/4 inch deep and two inches wide. Her head is harder to tell, but on her left side she was bleeding. She lasted the night, but I'm not sure if she will...
  12. J

    duck was stuck in fence, need first aid tips

    Hi there! I'm Jen, and I'm brand new here, although I've stalked the forums before to get answers for previous questions.I've had my flock for 2 years now. I need your help, I've got pekins, mallards, khakis, and a few 'mutts' in my flock of 14. I've got 4 drakes and the rest are hens. They...
  13. LakeGooseBerry

    Goose first aid questions

    My goose injured her foot/leg today It is swollen and the skin is abraded and she won't put any weight on it. When I say abraded I mean the cartilage is visible at the joint. I soaked it in salt water, poured betadine on it and put some antiseptic ointment on it. She is in the house under...
    • LakeGooseBerry
    • Thread
    • antiseptic ointments first aid goose injury pain relief
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Geese
  14. OhHeyItsDevon

    Chicken First Aid Kit

    Hi everyone! I'm eagerly awaiting my first flock of chickens (Chicks coming in April). In the mean time I wanted to see if there are any first aid supplies that you all keep on hand? I want to make a first aid kit in case anything goes wrong. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
  15. AshleyNicole06

    First Aid Kit...

    what would you put in your “barn first aid kit”? Especially for ducks??
    • AshleyNicole06
    • Thread
    • drakes ducks first aid first aid kit
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Ducks
  16. Michael Propst

    My Chicken Story

    Introduction I am still new at raising backyard chickens and learning more every day, this community has been such a valuable resource for me and a true gift of loving, caring, knowledgeable, and helpful people as I have tried navigating raising my small flock of backyard chickens. I truly...
  17. T

    Heart and Respiration Rates of Pekin Duck?

    This duck has been seen on and around the pond for the past year and a half. She has always had difficulty walking but is able to swim fine. She'd always appeared to be in good condition and a healthy weight until the last 2 months. 4 or 5 males have been viciously trying to mate her on the...
    • Terry Workman
    • Thread
    • duck first aid general care advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ducks
  18. Saint_ Marwenne_Chickens

    Fox attack, two alive, five dead, three presumed dead.

    Title says it all. I need help with the two still living, they are breathing and have some scratches to their combs and wattles. only just found them then. Both male, about 20weeks? They are mutts. I don't know what to do.
  19. Duckymomlol

    New ointment for bumblefoot and open sores

    I wanted to share the miracle of manuka honey for treating infected wounds. It is scientifically proven to kill every bacteria scientists have thrown at it, including staph (which is usually what's inside a bumblefoot sore). I spread it on the bandage and pack the wound with it. The manuka honey...
  20. How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.

    How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.

    This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see a hands on method of correction of Leg Splay. This poor little Moulted Java Chick had a rough time at the beginning of his life. Too much humidity...
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