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Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Tracy the chick, Nov 18, 2011.

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  1. Nov 18, 2011 #1
    Tracy the chick

    Tracy the chick Songster

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    Hi guys, i want to start a thread to help everyone on here including myself what medicines we keep for chickens and what alternatives we would use for those of us who dont have access to a vet.
    Please list medicine or alternative and not forgetting what its used for..

    My main 3 are:

    * Tynal 200, for respiatory infections. I use 0.3 mls for bantoms and 0.5 ml for chickens. I use for 2 days.
    * conjunctavitis eye drops from local pharmacy, great for eye infections. 1 drop 3 times a day for 4 days.
    * Diatom ( i love it) use it for mites.

    Thanks Tracy...
     
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2011
  3. Nov 18, 2011 #2
    purelypoultry

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    Everyone should have Tylan and a bottle of Sevin dust for lice.
     
  5. Nov 18, 2011 #3
    chickenzoo

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    Saline for flushing wounds
    Iodine wash for wounds
    Disolvable sutures
    Skin Glue
    Olive oil for croup issues
    KY jelly - egg binding lub
    Mineral oil - egg binding
    Hemorrhoid cream - for prolapse
    Neosporin w/o pain relief - wounds, eye injurys
    Wal brand Cold & Flu - if you can't find Tylan in a pinch
    Baytril liquid - can find online w/o RX - infections
    Goat feeding tube & 60 cc syringe - feeding sick birds, sticking in vent to apply mineral oil
    Heating pad - for warming birds
    Adams flea & tick mist - helping get rid of mites/lice
    Dawn liquid soap - bath gets rid of mites on feathers
    Ithacmol (sp) drawling save - helps with bumble foot
    Vet wrap
    i'll think of more
     
  7. Nov 18, 2011 #4
    CMV

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    Sulmet or Corid.
     
  9. Nov 19, 2011 #5
    Tracy the chick

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    Apple Cider Vinegar is brilliant. Here is what i use it for:

    * ACD is acidic and this acidicy means ACV is a mild anticeptic and will kill a number of germs. In addition to this it is claimed to act like a mild antibiotic. Its full of vitamins & minerals. It has been proven to help with stress which is one of the main contributers in there immune system lowing and letting in diseases.
    Use for 1 week per month...
     
  11. Nov 21, 2011 #6
    Knock Kneed Hen

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    It would be great to add where to find some of these products as they're often difficult for newbies to find. [​IMG]
     
  13. Nov 21, 2011 #7
    Tracy the chick

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    I totaly agree [​IMG] where do you start lol x
     
  15. Nov 21, 2011 #8
    FourPawz

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  17. Nov 22, 2011 #9
    Henny peeny

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    I like to ad Vaseline where ever I need to clean a cut and there is a chance of dirt I put vaseline ocver the area this keep it clean tille you get to it again but I usaully clean a cut or what ever it is 3 times a day. I use warm water increasing the temp but learned if it is to hot the chicken will pant so you know it is to hot I never use cold water. I also use table salt in the water to taste I never knew how much and to taste this means you can taste it it is not like you put on your food but if you can taste it it is good. I hear of honey has properties of healing to maybe this should be in with everything to.

    Rhayden
     
  19. Nov 22, 2011 #10
    branston

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    poly vi sol give a couple of drops to a sick bird

    neosporin for cuts etc

    Lafeber's Critical Care Nutrition + oral syringes (a life saver for sick birds not eating or drinking). Syringe feed for 7 days. Can only be ordered through your vet

    Honey mixed in some live yogurt for sour crop

    q-tips for cleaning wounds

    Olive oil for impacted crop

    Sulmet antibiotic to treat a sick flock

    And lots of love!
     

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