First aid kit

[PippinTheChicken]

Yesterday I started my chicken first aid kit. So far it contains:

• Epsom salts
• Vetrap
• Electrolyte powder
• Antibiotic ointment
• Vetericyn
• Chlorohexidine
• Gauze pads
• Written instructions in curing bumblefoot

What else do I need? In my feed store I saw some scaly leg cream, and some anti peck. I may go and buy all their health products! Oh. I need calcium citrate!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Found my shopping list!
https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-first-aid-kit-sick-bay-be/

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

Maybe nutridrench? That’s a pretty good kit!

 

[HollowOfWisps]

-Avian antibiotics (if you are comfortable with your birds using them.

-I know you said vetwrap, but I have found having various sizes makes things much easier. 4" for body wrapping, 2" for wing wraps and 1" for feet/legs.

-Calcium Gluconate works wonders and fast for egg problems

-I keep multiple different brands of vitamin supplements since they contain various levels of different vitamins and minerals. I use according to what I'm specifically treating for.

-Probiotic Syringes for crop and digestion issues (I believe the one I use is called bene-bac, but I'll have to check)

-Needless syringes in a small size like 3cc for medications and a larger size for flushing wounds

-Chlorexidine for cleaning wounds

-Antibiotic eye ointment

-I keep a spray bottle with plain water and a brown food coloring mix to help hide wounds that are being pecked at (I don't have any white birds so it works).

-Scissors

-Tweezers

-Scalpel

-Stitch kit (If you're comfortable. I was taught by a vet how to stitch so I feel fine doing a minimal stitches).

-QuickStop or blood clotting powder

-Neoprine Chicken boots (work wonders for bumblefoot)

-A a couple plastic dog carrier for vet trips and extra large metal crates for isolation if I am trying to restrict movement

 

[PippinTheChicken]

-Avian antibiotics (if you are comfortable with your birds using them.

Might look into this!

-I know you said vetwrap, but I have found having various sizes makes things much easier. 4" for body wrapping, 2" for wing wraps and 1" for feet/legs.

I have 3 thinner rolls and a wide one so I think I'm okay.

-Calcium Gluconate works wonders and fast for egg problems

I'll check. I've always heard of citrate being used but I've never heard of gluconate

-I keep multiple different brands of vitamin supplements since they contain various levels of different vitamins and minerals. I use according to what I'm specifically treating for.

I'll have a look

-Probiotic Syringes for crop and digestion issues (I believe the one I use is called bene-bac, but I'll have to check)

-Needless syringes in a small size like 3cc for medications and a larger size for flushing wounds

I have a medicine dropper with a few different nozzles, but I may buy more

-Chlorexidine for cleaning wounds

Got it

-Antibiotic eye ointment

I'll look into that

-I keep a spray bottle with plain water and a brown food coloring mix to help hide wounds that are being pecked at (I don't have any white birds so it works).

I think I'll buy some anti peck

-Scissors

-Tweezers

Got them

-Scalpel

What's that?

-Stitch kit (If you're comfortable. I was taught by a vet how to stitch so I feel fine doing a minimal stitches).

If something requires stitches I'm going to the vet!

-QuickStop or blood clotting powder

I usually just use baby powder for that

-Neoprine Chicken boots (work wonders for bumblefoot)

I wrap my bumblefoot with vetrap but I'll look into these

-A a couple plastic dog carrier for vet trips and extra large metal crates for isolation if I am trying to restrict movement

I have 2 cages and a small pet carrier

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

Where do you find the neoprene chicken boots? I looked around online and could not find them.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Got a photo of all my stuff. I wanted to get neosporin but it's not sold in the UK. Germolene is a replacement

 

[PippinTheChicken]

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Might look into this!

I have 3 thinner rolls and a wide one so I think I'm okay.

I'll check. I've always heard of citrate being used but I've never heard of gluconate

I'll have a look

I have a medicine dropper with a few different nozzles, but I may buy more

Got it

I'll look into that

I think I'll buy some anti peck

Got them

What's that?

If something requires stitches I'm going to the vet!

I usually just use baby powder for that

I wrap my bumblefoot with vetrap but I'll look into these

I have 2 cages and a small pet carrier

A scalpel is a sharp medical blade. Good ones should be sterile and individually wrapped.

 

[Banana01]

My kit, i live in the jungle. Prevention is better than treatment.

Dewormer in drops (fenbendazole, ivermectin)
Vitamin B complex powder
Antibiotics in powder or tabs (atleast four types)
Antiprotozoals in tablets
Anticocci in liquid or powder
Hydrogen peroxide
Coconut oil
Wooden skewers
Tweezers
10cc syringes
Measuring spoons
Cotton towels