Suggestions for a First Aid Kit - Updated 8-01-2020

[Bluechick2u]

pliers - for twisting off spurs

I just learned a new tool to use with the pliers for this; foil covered baked potato (hot) to stick on the spur (but not the poor leg) for a few minutes before using the pliers to reduce any bleeding from pulling off the spur. Maybe keep a potato handy with some foil to cover it with after microwaving??

 

[Chickassan]

New skin or liquid bandaid tinted blue with a few drops of food coloring. Takes a bit of prep but works great on places you can't put an actual bandage on.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I just learned a new tool to use with the pliers for this; foil covered baked potato (hot) to stick on the spur (but not the poor leg) for a few minutes before using the pliers to reduce any bleeding from pulling off the spur. Maybe keep a potato handy with some foil to cover it with after microwaving??

i have seen this before, i think that it doesnt necessarily lessen the bleeding but loosens the spur itself so it comes off more cleanly

 

[Crooked Chicken]

Everyone, please feel free to add your suggestions!

For wintertime preventive medicine:

Vaseline (or Bag Balm) for feet, combs and wattles to help prevent frostbite

 

[ellenscoop]

You are missing this link under your veterinarians - http://www.poultrydvm.com/poultry-vets.php

 

[MontanaChickDoc]

I like Aluspray for EVERYthing wound related. It is antibacterial and a drying agent. It covers up raw tissue to prevent picking on by others. Keeps flies away too.

 

[sueiris]

wonderful list, thank you!

 

[casportpony]

wonderful list, thank you!

You're welcome!

 

[betR2]

Great ideas. I have very little actually organised for issues, having only just started with a few small chicks, but I will add my thoughts as I gain experiences of my own. Meanwhile, thanks for this list.

 

[if_it's_free_it's_ME]

This was recommended to me as I am raising my first flock. This has been very valuable and I look forward to building my kit before I need it rather than later. It's been said "Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!" Thank you all!