LavrisChica
In the Brooder
I've been combing the forums and world-wide waves on BF. I've only had one other gal get it, and the day I was to attempt to help her in some way, a coyote got her. Sad day, too. Now I have another gal, whom I believe may be stricken with BF. She's a large Thai Game hen, and quite aggressive. I just noticed her limping badly today, and being even more so agitated with the rest of the flock than "normal" for her personality. Since she doesn't let me get too close to her, I'll have to wait until dark to inspect her thoroughly; however, as she gimp-runs, the bottom of her "lame" foot appears red.
I've watched the surgery performed on various videos - really impressed with The Chicken-Chick - yet almost hurled merely watching. I doubt I will have the stomach to successfully get through such a surgery myself.
No bird vet in my area, strangely enough. A few aviary rescues, yet when I call them, they are full and not taking any new cases.
I'm leaning towards trying the TricideNeo option OR using a herbal method with Slippery Elm Bark...
ANYONE use this method before??
We do NOT use antibiotics in the treatment of our animals as we believe their use to be detrimental to the animal's health. This hen had a serious infection and she despised being handled. What we were to do?
Here is our completely natural treatment plan:
1. The foot was washed then soaked in warm salt water to clease the area and disinfect the wound.
2. The clean wound was then packed with slippery elm powder and covered with gauze.
3. Vetwrap was used to hold this in place.while keeping it dry and clean. The bird was then returned to the flock.
4. Extra garlic and ACV was then added to the water supply to naturally boost the immune system's response.
5. Packing was removed and the procedure was repeated every 48 hrs until healing was achieved.
The hen healed completely. This method of treatment helped her body heal naturally, with no medications, no side effects, no withdrawal periods, no chemical residues, with no additional stress and her immune system became stronger.
This is the goal of using herbal treatments: WORK WITH THE BODY TO HELP IT HEAL ITSELF.
More information on the products we used:
Salt, sodium chloride, is an effective disinfectant. When dissolved in water, it becomes a completely natural sanitizer. It is commonly used in swimming pools in place of traditional chlorine. We use non-iodized, kosher salt with no additives and sea salt.
Slippery elm is the powdered, inner bark from the ULMACEAE species of plant. It is one of the most valuable medicines in the herbal world and was an important plant to both the American Indians and the Pioneers. As a poultice, it is one of the greatest remedies for healing abscesses, boils, and soothing injured or inflamed areas. It naturally provides speedy healing and strengthening of tissues. (http://walkaheadfarms.weebly.com/fa...blefoot-in-chickens-what-we-do-and-why-part-4)
Thanks in advance for any input!!
I've watched the surgery performed on various videos - really impressed with The Chicken-Chick - yet almost hurled merely watching. I doubt I will have the stomach to successfully get through such a surgery myself.
No bird vet in my area, strangely enough. A few aviary rescues, yet when I call them, they are full and not taking any new cases.
I'm leaning towards trying the TricideNeo option OR using a herbal method with Slippery Elm Bark...
ANYONE use this method before??
We do NOT use antibiotics in the treatment of our animals as we believe their use to be detrimental to the animal's health. This hen had a serious infection and she despised being handled. What we were to do?
Here is our completely natural treatment plan:
1. The foot was washed then soaked in warm salt water to clease the area and disinfect the wound.
2. The clean wound was then packed with slippery elm powder and covered with gauze.
3. Vetwrap was used to hold this in place.while keeping it dry and clean. The bird was then returned to the flock.
4. Extra garlic and ACV was then added to the water supply to naturally boost the immune system's response.
5. Packing was removed and the procedure was repeated every 48 hrs until healing was achieved.
The hen healed completely. This method of treatment helped her body heal naturally, with no medications, no side effects, no withdrawal periods, no chemical residues, with no additional stress and her immune system became stronger.
This is the goal of using herbal treatments: WORK WITH THE BODY TO HELP IT HEAL ITSELF.
More information on the products we used:
Salt, sodium chloride, is an effective disinfectant. When dissolved in water, it becomes a completely natural sanitizer. It is commonly used in swimming pools in place of traditional chlorine. We use non-iodized, kosher salt with no additives and sea salt.
Slippery elm is the powdered, inner bark from the ULMACEAE species of plant. It is one of the most valuable medicines in the herbal world and was an important plant to both the American Indians and the Pioneers. As a poultice, it is one of the greatest remedies for healing abscesses, boils, and soothing injured or inflamed areas. It naturally provides speedy healing and strengthening of tissues. (http://walkaheadfarms.weebly.com/fa...blefoot-in-chickens-what-we-do-and-why-part-4)
Thanks in advance for any input!!
