Styptic Powder?-HELP

[mylilchix]

I have a chick who broke a blood feather in her tail (not sure if they have them any where else). I cleaned her up and applied styptic powder to the feather. It helped for a little while, but then she cleaned her feathers really well and started to bleed again. At that point I pulled the feather and applied cornstarch to her behind. Will the styptic powder she ate hurt her? She looks good right now. She's eating, drinking water mixed with a vitamin/electrolyte powder, and I've seperated her. Thanks for your help!!! I'm really worried about her.

Sonja

 

[ams3651]

i cant say for certain but I know they use it on dogs nails when they clip too short and dogs lick so I would think it wouldnt be a problem. maybe someone knows for sure.

 

[hinkjc]

I don't think it will hurt either. That was a good idea to pull the feather and apply cornstarch. That's my approach too.

Jody