Chicken First aid kits

[Dom Lover]

That makes me feel better. I have all those things on hand, including Corrid but need Tylan. I have never needed them, but you never know. It would take at least 2 hours to get it if I needed it, so best to have it on hand. I also have all the mite fighting sprays, which I haven't needed yet. "Better safe than sorry."

In my massive search for knowledge before I start raising chicks, I read that you can mix some sand with their dirt bathing area so that when they "dust" their selves it will keep the mites down. Also you can add a little food grade DE that will help.

 

[ValerieJ]

In my massive search for knowledge before I start raising chicks, I read that you can mix some sand with their dirt bathing area so that when they "dust" their selves it will keep the mites down. Also you can add a little food grade DE that will help.

I've used FGDE from the beginning in the coops and in the dusting areas. I believe it's why I've never had a mite problem. Others strongly disagree. I'm just glad I haven't had mites. And no respiratory problems in 4 years.

 

[ChickNanny13]

I do use DE as a preventative ... I use it around the house perimeter as does my brother at his house & my Mom's. I do use it to dust my girls (4), their nest box & Chicken House (well ventilated) shavings. I also rotate with a mix of 50/50 Sevin and/or Poultry Dust with DE when dusting them individually monthly. So far so good & pray every summer

 

[townchicks]

I have put some things together, based on threads I've read here in the last three years, and a few things from a couple vet visits. I've got Nutridrench, corid, calcium citrate, Tylan (from the vet) , Vetericyn spray, fishmox, chick saver (electrolytes), ivermectin pour on (for feather mites), and carprofen (NSAID, from the vet) I also have stuff I keep on hand for the dogs, like flagyl, nail clippers, quikstop,etc, that can be used on the chicken too. Most of this has never been opened, but I'd rather be prepared.

 

[CalBickieMomma]

Great thread! I found an old medicine cabinet in storage in our shop across the street and would love to hang it in the coop to store some first aid materials (was also thinking Neosporin, a pair of scissors, and some of those little tweezers that come with a Swiss Army knife (found a bag of six on Amazon!). I’ll have to visit back here and start making a list .

 

[Ebony Rose]

Along with all the medications you'll have in the first aid kit, here's some things that you may also want to have on hand.
Non-coated aspirin. A pair of rubber, nitrile, or food preparation gloves. A white terry cloth wash rag. A towel that you don't mind getting stained. A tube of water soluble personal lubricant, like KY Jelly. An exacto knife and a pack of replacement blades. A bottle of Visine for dry eyes. A small bottle of each of 'calcium + D', 'B-Complex' and 'E' supplements (available at your grocery store in the human vitamin section). A bag of Epsom Salt. A roll of first aid tape. A roll of sport tape. A roll of gauze. Cotton balls. Q-Tips, brownie points if you get the fat ones marketed for babies (they hold more fluids and have more cotton on the tips).

 

[CalBickieMomma]

So this weekend my dad and I re-purposed an old medicine cabinet from my bathroom from way back when, and it's my new chicken coop medicine cabinet. I love it! I'll add to it over time (need to get some Neosporin just for them!), and I'm thrilled the Sevin dust and other mite/parasite dust/medication containers fit nicely on the shelves <3.

Oh, and if I ever decide the mirror is just too much, I can always paint over it with blackboard paint (or maybe paint over a section of it ...). AND I can hang a mini wall calendar on the inside of the door (yes, I'm weird, I like having a calendar in the chicken coop. I also want to get a clock that doesn't tick hanging up there, too. I already have a small thermometer attached to one of the inner walls ).

 

[townchicks]

I love it. I think a mirror in the coop is a great thing, you never know what might be hanging off your face after cleaning, lol. One tip for safety, maybe put some clear tape or contact paper over the mirror in case of breakage, so you don't have glass slivers where the hens can pick the up, or cut them selves.

 

[CalBickieMomma]

I love it. I think a mirror in the coop is a great thing, you never know what might be hanging off your face after cleaning, lol. One tip for safety, maybe put some clear tape or contact paper over the mirror in case of breakage, so you don't have glass slivers where the hens can pick the up, or cut them selves.

GASP! Good call!