Vetericyn and blue kote application on my hen?

[LilyS]

One of my hens got attacked by something and she has little puncture wounds on one side so I got the two things listed above and put her in a safe place in the shop. So I've read that I apply the vetericyn first to clean the wound then I fanned it dry and apply the blue Kote. My question is how often do I reapply these things?

 

[Vickischics]

Yes, please send pictures.
When did the injuries happen and?
What caused her injuries?
Then the best advice can be provided to answer your questions n concerns.

 

[aart]

I'd stick with vetricyn, blukote camouflages what's going on with a wound.
More info, what @Vickischics asked for, would be good

 

[Isaac 0]

I personally avoid the use of Blu-Kote, for the following reasons. One of the ingredients is "Gentian violet" which will stain the wound a dark blue/purple color, there will be a lesser chance of the other chickens pecking at it, but at the same time, the stain makes it hard to accurately monitor the health of the wound.

One of the other ingredients is Isopropyl alcohol, which is generally not used often in wounds due to its overly destructive behavior to the good flora ( fibroblasts, WBC's, Marchophages) on the wound.

I prefer ointments or creams over sprays since they tend to keep the wound moister longer.

Some pictures of the wound would be helpful.

 

[wyochick10]

Hi! I think once or twice a day would be sufficient. Depending on how bad the punctures are. Or even possibly just clean it well the first time and apply vetericyn (good stuff!!) and the blue kote and that might be all you need to do. Chickens heal up quite nicely! The blue kote will last for several days (and dye anything else that it touches-so be careful). Good luck with your girl!

 

[LilyS]

Hi! I think once or twice a day would be sufficient. Depending on how bad the punctures are. Or even possibly just clean it well the first time and apply vetericyn (good stuff!!) and the blue kote and that might be all you need to do. Chickens heal up quite nicely! The blue kote will last for several days (and dye anything else that it touches-so be careful). Good luck with your girl!

Thank you so much! Is there a recommendation on how long i keep her by herself?

 

[wyochick10]

Depends on how bad the wounds are. If she’s acting normal and eating and drinking well, I wouldn’t separate her. The blue kote will mask any redness so the others shouldn’t pick on her (except if she is weak).

 

[CluckerFamily]

It is tough to see the punctures. I would keep using the vetericyn and keep her separate until the wound is fully healed. After the wounds are healed she will still have feathers missing, the blu kote will help so that she doesn't get pecked.

 

[Vickischics]

Thank you for the pictures.
It looks like you sure coated that wonderful Blue-kote! Lol.
Anyway, here's what I advise this time and next...
1. Clean off the blood tepid water.
2. Trim all the feathers off to view the entire wound site.
3. Use a saline solution (recipe online or buy a bottle. Not the contact saline).
4. Rinse the entire wound area.
Use Corn Starch (not Baking Soda) to stop active bleeding wounds.
5. Apply a Triple Antibiotic oint liberally to the wound bed.
6. Isolate the chicken inside and keep it dry and away from flys.( this is very important)
7. Give Hydro- hen or Drench. Electrolytes drink.
8. Mix up a scrambled egg with crumbled shell included.
9. Allow to rest. Tomorrow is another day.
10. Do not use Blu-kote on puncture wounds.
11. Keep skin clean and add Triple Abx ointment daily.
12. NEVER use a Triple antibiotic oint with Lidocaine in it. Yes, it's therapeutic for humans but, it's Toxic to Chickens.
12. Once the puncture wounds are healed, and no fly issues, treat with a thin coat of Blu-kote on the bare red skin and integrate the chicken.
Note: flys are not your friend.
Pecking the "red" flesh hurts and re damages the skin.
Cover with Blu-kote as needed.

Taadah!! You healed your Chicken!!
Pat yourself on the back for being a good Chicken Nurse Mama! Lol

 

[LilyS]

Thank you for the pictures.
It looks like you sure coated that wonderful Blue-kote! Lol.
Anyway, here's what I advise this time and next...
1. Clean off the blood tepid water.
2. Trim all the feathers off to view the entire wound site.
3. Use a saline solution (recipe online or buy a bottle. Not the contact saline).
4. Rinse the entire wound area.
Use Corn Starch (not Baking Soda) to stop active bleeding wounds.
5. Apply a Triple Antibiotic oint liberally to the wound bed.
6. Isolate the chicken inside and keep it dry and away from flys.( this is very important)
7. Give Hydro- hen or Drench. Electrolytes drink.
8. Mix up a scrambled egg with crumbled shell included.
9. Allow to rest. Tomorrow is another day.
10. Do not use Blu-kote on puncture wounds.
11. Keep skin clean and add Triple Abx ointment daily.
12. NEVER use a Triple antibiotic oint with Lidocaine in it. Yes, it's therapeutic for humans but, it's Toxic to Chickens.
12. Once the puncture wounds are healed, and no fly issues, treat with a thin coat of Blu-kote on the bare red skin and integrate the chicken.
Note: flys are not your friend.
Pecking the "red" flesh hurts and re damages the skin.
Cover with Blu-kote as needed.

Taadah!! You healed your Chicken!!
Pat yourself on the back for being a good Chicken Nurse Mama! Lol

Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the help