It's not an antibiotic, just a skin ointment. A moisture barrier.
The Epsom salts bath (warm, up to 20 minutes) will also help relieve constipation.Other products you may have on hand, to use in an emergency if you dont have the others already listed above: coconut oil, vegetable oil, ky jelly. Anything like that, just to keep the tissue from drying out. It may be too swollen, to stay inside right now, when you push it back in. You're doing good, just keep him isolated and calm until someone with more expertise can help you. Be sure to post pictures, that will help then to better help you more quickly. Epsom salt in lukewarm water, to soak his bum in, will also help with the swelling. Then gently wrap him in a towel and hold him until he is dry, do not rub him dry.
Thanks, Val.Other products you may have on hand, to use in an emergency if you dont have the others already listed above: coconut oil, vegetable oil, ky jelly. Anything like that, just to keep the tissue from drying out. It may be too swollen, to stay inside right now, when you push it back in. You're doing good, just keep him isolated and calm until someone with more expertise can help you. Be sure to post pictures, that will help then to better help you more quickly. Epsom salt in lukewarm water, to soak his bum in, will also help with the swelling. Then gently wrap him in a towel and hold him until he is dry, do not rub him dry.
Oh and, after using Epsom salt soak, rinse with water before drying him off. You don't want the salt to dry on him and make things worse.
Good deal. If that's what you've got, use it.
I would remove any food for the night, and keep him on water with electrolytes in it. He should be able to rest and sleep several hours without the distraction of food, and will help his bum too. There are recipes online to make electrolyte water for chickens, if you dont have a powder form. Simple sugar, salt, baking soda, water. I forget the ratios.
