Go-to meds to have on hand

[Sally PB]

I've seen some posts and articles on chicken first aid kits. I'm wondering what everyone thinks should be on hand in a well-stocked chicken medicine cabinet. I know some things will be available at the local grocery, pharmacy, or TSC. Some might need to be ordered online. Some are a few bucks, some a lot more than that. I'm interested in stocking up and being prepared, even if it takes some time to get them all.

Tagging some of the people I know who know a lot.

@azygous @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @aart @sourland @LaFleche @DobieLover

 

[black_cat]

-Electrolytes for water
-Dog crate or other containment thing of some sort
-Vaseline
-triple antibiotic ointment without painkiller
-designated chicken towel
-saline solution
-blue-kote
-spray bottle
-permethrin
-good sharp scissors

 

[Wyorp Rock]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...nclude_reviews]=1&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit-updated-8-01-2020.1150128/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/topic-of-the-week-emergency-first-aid-preparedness.1149741/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-first-aid-kit-and-beyond.1476242/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/first-aid-kit-essentials-question.1475348/#post-24582122

 

[Sally PB]

^^ Thank you! I knew someone would have all the links I needed and couldn't find.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

I keep Baytril (https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10), Corrid, Ivermectin (https://allbirdproducts.com/collections/mite-treatments-for-birds/products/ivermectin-solution), vet wrap, trauma pads and other bandages, antibiotic ointment, permethrin, tums, epson salts, corn starch, pet nail clippers, and electrolyte mixes on hand. I also have syringes and tubes for feeding and/or dispensing meds, scissors, an "isolation unit" with a small feeder and waterer, and gloves.

 

[RGB RIP]

I just ordered some Vetrx Poultry Aid on Amazon. It's supposed to be a remedy for all sorts of things but especially upper respiratory problems. It basically just looks like Vicks for chickens - camphor and so forth. But a lot of reviewers posted glowing reviews, and I figured it couldn't hurt to have some of that on hand.

 

[Mosey2003]

I put together a rather thorough first aid kit when I first got chickens and now, 4 or 5 years in, there are things I use and things I almost never have.
I get the most use out of:
Denegard
Rooster Booster Vitamin/Mineral liquid
Permethrin - both dust and spray concentrate
Dewormer - typically I use Valbazen, but will also use liquid SafeGuard occasionally
Scalpels
Oral dosing syringes

 

[Mosey2003]

Why the "wow" @aart ? The scalpels? lol I use those mostly when butchering.

 

[aart]

Why the "wow" @aart ? The scalpels? lol I use those mostly when butchering.

No.
The AB's and wormers.

 

[Mosey2003]

No.
The AB's and wormers.

You don't deworm?