Lets address what medical items are needed in a basic First Aid kit before a medical event arises . At our farm we have an area with a small animal carrier, small blanket, and a medium size sealed see through plastic container w/lid marked ⛑chickens with the veterinarian telephone number. Having the container & first aid essentials together saves time, makes it easy to reach in & grab what is needed fast.
Listed below are recommended items :
*Disposable latex gloves
* Vet rap bandages are self adhering. Will not stick to feathers or fur so its easy to remove.
* Sterille Gauze for cleanings
*Kwik Stop Stypic Powder or Cornstarch (helps stop bleeding)
*Hydrogen Peroxide ( cleans wounds)
*1% Hydrocortisone cream
*Neosporin anti bacterial ointment
Vet RX for poultry for respiratory problems. Its works like a menthol that when placed under the wings helps with congestion.
*Vetericyn cleans & treats wounds.
*Blu-Kote blue spray that hides skin from feather picking or open wound (Will stain clothing & skin so wear gloves)
*Hen Healer Multi Purpose Ointment protects and supports healing of cuts, scrapes, wattles, combs and legs.
*Preparation H for a prolapse vent (helps reduce swelling fast in order to gently push part of oviduct back in vent). Always check with vet!
*Saline to wash eyes or dirt. *Vaseline protects combs & wattles from frostbite . Its also acts a lubricant barrier to treat scaly leg mites and many other uses.
*Sav-A-Chick electrolytes is good to add to water in hot summer, for heat stroke symptoms, shock after a predator attack and more.
*Tweezers
*Medicine syringe
*Scissors
*Nail Clippers/Nail File/Super glue for broken beak repair. Bond glue with a small piece of a coffee filter or tissue paper to beak. *Flashlight
*Notebook & pen to write down vet instructions
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