Aquaphor instead of vaseline

[Soon2BChixMom]

Its occurred to me that applying these greasy barriers would be super easy and even pain free for those already affected by melting it, cooling slightly, which it would walking to the coop, then painting on wth a small soft brush. If it's good and cold I think it would solidify pretty fast.

It doesn't solidify. Otherwise it would freeze their comb. When I put it on my one chicken, she flung some excess off and I was able to wipe it off hardware cloth the next day in subzero weather. I probably had too much on. You are supposed to rub it into their combs like you would a lotion. I wonder if the properties would change if you tried to melt the petroleum jelly? In my case I used bag balm and the other ingredients in it might not be as effective? I don't know but changing the chemistry of it seems like it might not work as intended. As well, I can't imagine my chickens holding still while I painted an oily substance on. Lol
However, I know some have put coconut oil on instead.
I'm actually wondering if those of us who have had frostbite issues would anyway and those that have not wouldn't have regardless of using or not vaseline or a similar product? Because, I have read about those that did put vaseline on before frostbite occurred and their chickens still got frostbite.
I also read an article regarding humans using vaseline to prevent frostbite and the article pointed out why it would not help.
Just some food for thought.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

If it's any consolation my hubby uses Aquaphor, for his radiation burns. He says it's alot better than Vaseline.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I'm familiar with the product. I suppose solidify wasn't the right word. I meant it would return to it's very thick consistency in the cold. While being easy to apply thinly so create less mess. Nothing is meant to be rubbed into frostbite as it's a painful condition and that causes tissue damage. No chicken is likely to hold still for painful rubbing either.

I'm not certain whether it helps as a preventative either. Haven't researched that. But my personal experience is that heavy emollients help minor frostbite healing and comfort. Been there.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

If it's any consolation my hubby uses Aquaphor, for his radiation burns. He says it's alot better than Vaseline.

What are radiation burns? I know you aren't supposed to put vaseline on regular burns.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

They are from radiation therapy. Very severe often depending on how deep they are radiating.

 

[azygous]

His doctor should prescribe Silvadene for his burns. I was burned very badly two decades ago right before I retired, and Silvadene is the best burn cream you can get. Amazing stuff. And I even still have some left, and I use it on my chickens when I need to treat a severe wound.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Silvadene is used for radiation burns, it's great stuff. I use it last year to heal a really ugly suture explosion on a horses wound. No scar, not even a white hair. You could no joke put a fist all the way into this hole.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

What are radiation burns? I know you aren't supposed to put vaseline on regular burns.

Cancer treatment radiation

 

[MrsMistyReal]

His doctor should prescribe Silvadene for his burns. I was burned very badly two decades ago right before I retired, and Silvadene is the best burn cream you can get. Amazing stuff. And I even still have some left, and I use it on my chickens when I need to treat a severe wound.

Thank you we'll be at the clinic, I'll ask for it Sorry to here of your accident, glad you're better & alive

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Cancer treatment radiation

UGH. So sorry to hear that.