Where do you work on your injured chickens?

[The Kibble Goddess]

I've already lost one chicken to injuries, and I know I'll probably be dealing with it again, so here's my question: Where do you work on your injured / ill chickens? I don't have a covered area with good light and water outside, and the only place inside to doctor them is on the kitchen counter. Last time, I put down a thick layer of newspapers, laid out my tools & magnifying light. When I was done, I rolled up all the disposable stuff in the newspaper & put it in the trash. Washed up the counter and sink with regular Dawn dishwashing soap. Wiped my tools down w/alcohol. MIL is kind of freaked that I have chickens (and she grew up on a farm) and would absolutly go ballistic if she knew I had one up on the counter on which I prepare food. She may have a point, do I need to be more concerned about bacterial contamination? What do y'all do?

 

[gmendoza]

I have my own bathroom/lab that I grow and raise insects and the brooder box and incubator in there.

I have a table over the sink for medical uses.

 

[sixlittlechicks09]

I picked up one of those "Outdoor water stations" real cheap at a yardsale. It converts from a sink to a countertop by sliding it together. Works wonders for me, I can do whatever I need to do on the counter, slide it out and wash things in the sink and hose it all off when I'm done.

 

[calicokat]

Just our upstairs bathroom. Good lighting, and we never use that tub, so a cat carrier can be placed there and the shower curtain drawn to darken the carrier and promote rest & healing. Plus, it's across from my bedroom, so I can keep an ear out for distress.

I'd like to have a "real" space someday with brooder area and all. That's on the wishlist

 

[dawg53]

If there's a serious issue, it's the kitchen countertop using newspaper. If it's a minor issue, It's the workbench in the garage using newspaper. However, with this terrible heat...it's the kitchen countertop. We always use bleach or alcohol to sanitize everything.