Surviving Minnesota!

[Minniechickmama]

We use peroxide to clean wounds. It bubbles the "yuck" out and hurts less than Iodine, I think.

The problem with Peroxide is that it also will damage healthy tissue and cause it to be necrotic. Flushing with distilled water then iodine is better, or betadine. However, I have been flushing the ears out of the birds with theirs infected because I have to use something that will break up and clear out that gunk. They would not stand for the iodine or anything else that would be effect with what they have going on right now.

 

[MinnesotaNice]

Oh man, I am sorry! Was it during the day? Owls will clip the wings or head off for easier carrying. The poor girls.

Watch that candy, girl. I am glad that I live where there are not trick or treaters or I would have a big old bowl of that stuff around tempting me. I am not supposed to eat any chocolate any more, but I am a woman and it is a staple in my diet, so I do cheat a little. Of course, there are plenty of other treats that don't have chocolate or gluten in them

It was early, so it could have been an owl. I haven't seen or heard them around, but that doesn't mean they're not there.

I did have peanut M&M's for lunch - not gonna lie. I'm saving the other 80 pounds of candy to bring to your house. I'd hate for you to feel left out of the Halloween festivities.

At the clinic, we use 50% peroxide / 50% water for ear cleanings. I shouldn't say "we"....I don't do that crap....but it seems a little less harsh than straight peroxide yet still effective with the birds.

 

[duluthralphie]

It was early, so it could have been an owl. I haven't seen or heard them around, but that doesn't mean they're not there.

I did have peanut M&M's for lunch - not gonna lie. I'm saving the other 80 pounds of candy to bring to your house. I'd hate for you to feel left out of the Halloween festivities.

At the clinic, we use 50% peroxide / 50% water for ear cleanings. I shouldn't say "we"....I don't do that crap....but it seems a little less harsh than straight peroxide yet still effective with the birds.

I should have said that. We do it that way, the WWD uses it on a lot of patients that way.

 

[MinnesotaNice]

Before I forget, great story for you all. I went through the closet and cleaned out old jackets and shoes that have seen better days. Gonna dump them at the donation place. One jacket had 7 eggs in the pockets - I haven't worn the jacket since last winter. They didn't even smell, but they were light and very durable! When I threw them into the woods they just bounced on the ground. I was impressed.

 

[ejb3810]

As someone who has owned a lot of horses and dealt with many an injury. It appears that wound is cause for a vet to visit. I once had a quarter horse yearling filly get tangled with barb wire. The result was 140 stitches and a lot of days of antibiotic shots. The horse healed fine and with very few scars.
I did learn that when a horse decides to flip over backwards it is best to let go of it's halter. Not pleasant to end up pinned between a frantic horse and the wall of the barn.

 

[MinnesotaNice]

@duluthralphie , your profile picture is too much. Lol

 

[duluthralphie]

@duluthralphie , your profile picture is too much. Lol

Thanks! Glad you like and agree with it...

 

[KlopKlop]

Hey all!! Busy day today for me. No time for BYC until now. Was strong armed into going to pizza ranch for lunch which always leaves me feeling gross afterwards. At least it got me out in the blue sky and sun for a little walk.

I'm looking forward to getting outside to work today!

 

[Bogtown Chick]

Here's what I learned in a clinic. Peroxide is good to start out with the first time or two when you're getting that initial crusty drainage, dirt or any sort of extra serosanguinous crusting. It does bubble it all up and out. Softens the crustiness. Once the wound is clean....Minnie is correct there that the new white covering is actually healthy tissue granulating in. This should be kept clean as well but then one could maybe use saline/iodine solution or straight iodine, iodine with water what have you to keep a good rinse on it. And then always some sort of salve that has antibiotic properties. Dried out scabs heal slower than softened white looking scabs. Signs of infection are stench, heat (fever), swelling, pus, general malaise. I tend to agree with Ed that, that particular wound may warrant the vet as well. And doing it sooner rather than later is always what's most appreciated by a vet. Nip it in the bud. It may shorten the antibiotic usage length and then that much less medicine needed to buy.

 

[KlopKlop]

Just got in from working on the steel roof. Dew was starting to set so I had to call it quits so I didn't take a slide. A little potty humor for you to laugh at...

As you all know I am an advocate for the tree to toilet equivalency. Was working on the roof and nature was calling so I waddled over to the edge with a little excitement thinking this probably was my first chance I've had to relieve myself from a rooftop. No sooner than I started, here comes my dear mother in law down the driveway to visit! Once you start, stopping isn't always an option so I awkwardly try to turn by back and waddle to the back of the garage. Such perfect timing!!