Neosporin spray vs. ointment

[australorpchick]

Has anyone tried Neosporin spray on their chickens? Would you recommend it or should I stick with the tube?

 

[Tonopah Pati]

I am also wondering about the spray, I almost purchased some, however I thought I would check BYC to see what other members thought. Neosporin spray or tube?

 

[vnploveschickens]

I would think that as long as it has no --caine in it, it would be ok.
Just no pain killer.

 

[threehorses]

Also no cortisone in it.

Spray might come in handy. I'd prefer ointment for packing punctures.

Also there are some livestock sprays that could be good for wounds - particularly keeping them dry. I have my eye on Alucoat or Alushield which, on my horses, prevented flies and kept the wounds very clean and dry! I've heard some people use them on chickens. Only - it sprays metallic silver. In a non-peckable area, could be very useful.

I used to use a product called Furasol spray - great stuff - spray on antiseptic that dried to a powder. Wonderful for keeping flies away, keeping a wound clean and medicated. But the factory doesn't make it anymore. /cry My vet recommended the Alushield instead and I have to say I really love it.