5 month old flock - How should I stock the shed for basic care?

[joannarashid]

No major injuries yet. Yet, I want to have some stuff on hand in case there are any injuries as my neighbor has just had with her hens. I don't want to scramble for stuff. Can you seasoned flock keepers tell me the must haves?

I have my feed ad DE. I use DE all around to prevent mites and things but that's it.

Ointments? Vet wrap? Antibiotics? Recommendations are appreciated.

 

[teach1rusl]

I've only had birds for three years, so I don't know that I'm "seasoned." LOL Within those three years, I've treated for bumblefoot 2x, respiratory infection once, and wormed everyone once. I like to keep on hand:


Bluekote
A package of electrolites
Wazine or safeguard (some kind of wormer)
Duramycin (a mild antibiotic)
Corn starch or blood stop
Apple Cider Vinegar

Nice to haves:
Small guage 1/2 in. needled syringes - maybe 28 guage? I buy the ones for insulin users
Tylan 50
Amoxicillin capsules (can be purchased from pet companies)

 

[joannarashid]

Thanks so much for your reply.

Is Wazine a broad spectrum worm killer? I've read there are a lot of different wormers. Is this the best one to get?

 

[teach1rusl]

Well, wazine only takes care of roundworms I believe. Safeguard (a goat wormer actually) is supposed to take care fo a broad range of worms. But the wazine is supposed to be milder...