This is my 4th thread about dubbing

[MissChick@dee]

I have given you advice numerous times now. I understand your nervous to dub him. If you can’t find a vet to do it for you I suggest you find someone else willing to help.

Your information has not fallen on deaf ears. Thank you I learned something new. I appreciate your experience and expertise.

 

[connectdave]

Good luck to the both of you, I am stressed for you guys! But I know you can do it!!

Keep us posted on how it goes.

Definitely , we will update as soon as they undergo dubbing surgery.

 

[chickendreams24]

I think heavy duty scissors would probably do.

I have never dubbed a bird but I know when we process our quail we use tin snips and they cut through the flesh and even spine very easily. I think they would be a good option for the combs as long as you cut quickly. I don't know if they would be long enough to do it all in one cut. They would certainly be strong enough.

They might be worth it to look into.

I would definitely apply ice or something to cool the comb and lessen the bleeding. Also I think if you chose to use anything for pain clove oil would probably be best but I don't think anything is necessary. Fowl are extremely sensitive to any kind of anesthetic and it would be better not to give it for that reason.

I have done several surgeries on my chickens bumble foot, wound debridement, etc etc. We have never used any kind of anesthetic but covering their eyes helps a lot.

Also I would have some gauze or clean cloth etc ready to wipe blood away from the nares as you don't want them getting clogged and to apply pressure to stope the bleeding.

After you do the procedure I would make sure you have water with electrolytes available for him. Probably keep him calm and in a dark place for a bit until the bleeding slows. However if you have withheld food and water you will need to give him water and feed(mostly water) to keep him from getting too shocky.

Darkness can help and quiet but not to the extent he can't access/see water.

He will need to be kept quiet for a number of days so he isn't running around etc so he doesn't start it bleeding again.

Also I wanted to point out that the video you posted I would say is almost certainly the dubbing of roosters used for fighting. That is why they took the comb down to the bottom.

 

[PouleChick]

Where are you located? I'll see if I can try and help you find a vet!

It is mentioned quite a lot in the thread - he is in India and it isn't an option.

 

[Dandy's mom]

I've never dubbed before, but what about cauterizing to control the bleeding and risk of infection? Only reason I suggest, I have a wood burning tool that came w a razorblade attachment. We used it to crop our doberman's ears (dog) when she was a puppy, and it controlled the bleeding while it was cut. I know dogs and chickens are not the same, but I know cauterization controls bleeding. It's even used in procedures on people.

 

[Dandy's mom]

It is mentioned quite a lot in the thread - he is in India and it isn't an option.

yeah, I initially replied from my phone, and didn't see the other messages. I tried to delete the post, and it asked why, I guess it didn't feel the need to delete it.

 

[Saaniya]

We dub it by the grace of God

 

[Saaniya]

We don't cut it we hire a buther man he has his own knife he did in 60 sec but he bleed a bit but stops quick with ice water still a bit big wound he is acting fine alert and very happy

 

[micstrachan]

I can’t understand the photo. Where is his face?

 

[Saaniya]