Putting together a first aid kit

[hlhutchinson]

iv benn reading and watching to many things on chicken first aid so have me a bit overwhelmed with the arsenals of supplies.
I have narrowed it down to:
BagBalm - for dry combs, wattels, and legs in the winter time

Blu Kote - to cover up wounds so other don't peck on my injured chicken

Vetericyn - to spray on wounds as an antiseptic to clean wound (then I'll put blue kote on)

Vetrx - for respiratory problems

Poultry dust - mites and lice

DT - used once a month to prevent mites and lice

pyrethrum - to spray coop and sourounding atria for mites and lice

Then I will have gloves, q-tips, old towel

I'm thinking about adding Castro oil for leg mites I read it works better then Petroleum jelly - thoughts?

Is there anything important that I'm missing. We got a new chicken who had mites and I did not have anything it was a pain not to have it on hand so I just want to have things on hand so that if/when one of my chickens gets hurt I can take care of her right away

 

[rIrs roost]

Maybe some save-a-chic or something like that. I also have flour or corn startch to stop bleeding. A razor set too.

 

[hlhutchinson]

Maybe some save-a-chic or something like that. I also have flour or corn startch to stop bleeding. A razor set too.

What is save-a-chic used for, and the razor?

 

[rIrs roost]

What is save-a-chic used for, and the razor?

Save a chic helps give them a little energy if they're sick. Electrolytes and vitamins. Sugar water will also help. The razors are for just in case they get bumble foot. You can skip the razor if you don't plan on surgery.

 

[hlhutchinson]

Save a chic helps give them a little energy if they're sick. Electrolytes and vitamins. Sugar water will also help. The razors are for just in case they get bumble foot. You can skip the razor if you don't plan on surgery.

Thank you I have not looked into bumble foot yet, looks like it's next on my be prepared list

 

[Pork Pie]

First Aid kit

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/

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

 

[Lazy Farmer]

iv benn reading and watching to many things on chicken first aid so have me a bit overwhelmed with the arsenals of supplies.
I have narrowed it down to:
BagBalm - for dry combs, wattels, and legs in the winter time
.

Blu Kote - to cover up wounds so other don't peck on my injured chicken

Vetericyn - to spray on wounds as an antiseptic to clean wound (then I'll put blue kote on)

Vetrx - for respiratory problems

Poultry dust - mites and lice

DT - used once a month to prevent mites and lice

pyrethrum - to spray coop and sourounding atria for mites and lice

Then I will have gloves, q-tips, old towel

I'm thinking about adding Castro oil for leg mites I read it works better then Petroleum jelly - thoughts?

Is there anything important that I'm missing. We got a new chicken who had mites and I did not have anything it was a pain not to have it on hand so I just want to have things on hand so that if/when one of my chickens gets hurt I can take care of her right away

Sports wrap tape and small rubber bands. Dust masks and gloves. Tweezers and head band flashlight.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'll add my 2cents

#1 on my list is having a wire dog kennel. I have used that more than anything else. It's great for separating a sick or injured bird and makes a decent place to break a broody as well.

#2 Poultry Vitamins. Everyone has their preference. I like Poultry Nutri-Drench, it's readily available at Tractor Supply, but there are several good ones on the market.

#3 A dish pan. Sometimes you can find them at the dollar store, but Walmart carries them. This comes in handy for washing legs, soaking and cleaning up bottoms, etc. I keep one dish pan just for the chickens.

#4 Epsom Salts - good for soaking legs/feet and bottoms. Can be used for other things as needed.

#5 A small sharp pair of scissors - these come in handy to trim broken feathers, fluff around the vent, etc.

@hlhutchinson your list is good. Don't get overwhelmed. There are a few things you have listed that you can possibly combine in the future. You have Permethrin spray and Poultry dust listed. Most poultry dusts are Permethrin based - depending on the spray you have it can do double duty - use it to treat your coop and the chickens - read your label. So next time you may not need the dust.

Glove, qtips and old towels are great! But as @Farmer Connie mentions don't forget the dust masks - very important. Chickens are super dusty - you won't believe it. Protecting your lungs is so important.

For the leg mites - you have bag balm and vaseline. I too have read Castor oil works well, but just about anything you can slather on every day for a week, then soak/wash the legs, then slather on more for another week should eliminate most leg mites.

The only thing I will add to my long winded post, is use a small tote/container to store your first aid supplies in. This way you're not hunting for things when you need them.

 

[hlhutchinson]

I'll add my 2cents

#1 on my list is having a wire dog kennel. I have used that more than anything else. It's great for separating a sick or injured bird and makes a decent place to break a broody as well.

#2 Poultry Vitamins. Everyone has their preference. I like Poultry Nutri-Drench, it's readily available at Tractor Supply, but there are several good ones on the market.

#3 A dish pan. Sometimes you can find them at the dollar store, but Walmart carries them. This comes in handy for washing legs, soaking and cleaning up bottoms, etc. I keep one dish pan just for the chickens.

#4 Epsom Salts - good for soaking legs/feet and bottoms. Can be used for other things as needed.

#5 A small sharp pair of scissors - these come in handy to trim broken feathers, fluff around the vent, etc.

@hlhutchinson your list is good. Don't get overwhelmed. There are a few things you have listed that you can possibly combine in the future. You have Permethrin spray and Poultry dust listed. Most poultry dusts are Permethrin based - depending on the spray you have it can do double duty - use it to treat your coop and the chickens - read your label. So next time you may not need the dust.

Glove, qtips and old towels are great! But as @Farmer Connie mentions don't forget the dust masks - very important. Chickens are super dusty - you won't believe it. Protecting your lungs is so important.

For the leg mites - you have bag balm and vaseline. I too have read Castor oil works well, but just about anything you can slather on every day for a week, then soak/wash the legs, then slather on more for another week should eliminate most leg mites.

The only thing I will add to my long winded post, is use a small tote/container to store your first aid supplies in. This way you're not hunting for things when you need them.

Thank you for your imputed that was exactly what I was looking for. I completely for got about the dust , the tub for soaking is a great addition. I will take a look at the Permethrin, I'm thinking just a light spraying (not soaking them) works just like the dust correct?
I'll skip the Castro oil one less thing to get that I normally don't have on hand.
Do you know if these supplies have to be stored at room temp or can be outside in a shed. I'm wanting my husband to build me a small storage unit next to my coop to keep everything
For the vitamins do you give them on a regular basis or just when they are sick? I have electrolyte and probiotic, used this when we first got our chiks, when I noticed one had loose poo, and when we added a swaped chickens with a friend (can't have a too in town). I was thinking to just use Apple cider vinegar in place of the electrolyte (we have it on hand) what's yours two cents on that? I would also add it occasionally as a preventative

 

[hlhutchinson]

Oh I have an cosmetic bag I was going to put smaller stuff in then depending on set up the rest in a tub or in a Storage unit outside next to the coop
I also have a plastic tote with holes in it that we used for the child when we first got them and they were to young to be outside and we were still finishing to coop . Will use that it isolate a sick/injured bird. Will that work or do I need a wire one?