An Emergency Poultry Kit
Found this on Mother Earth News' website.
I don't know much about chickens, but thought it was worth the read.
Comments
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@RustBeltCowgirl This is a good list & I have used many of these things, but I choose to use natural things as much as possible. I am going to put the basic list here in this post & add naturally derived/herbal additions/revisions when possible.
*I will update it as I have time, because I will have to comb through my bookmarks for certain alternatives.*
Large dog crate (sickbay/isolation)
Vet tape
Waterproof tape for bandages (we've also used athletic tape and masking tape)
Non-stick gauze
Sharp scissors/Trauma shears (regular sized & tiny)
Disposable gloves (well fitted/allergen free)
Rubbing Alcohol
Antibiotic ointment (Alternative: Fiskes)
Syringes (various sizes for wound flushing/oral treatment)
Headlamp
Regular bandages (for splayed leg & curled toes in newly hatched chicks)
Petroleum jelly (Alternative: Fiskes)
Epsom salt
Vetericyn wound spray (Alternative: Fiskes)
Blu-Kote Antiseptic Spray: (Alternative: Fiskes)
Kwik Stop Styptic Powder for minor cuts, toe nail clipping, hatching help outs: (Alternative: Powdered Yarrow/cayenne powder/cornstarch/cattail pollen)
Corid (coccidiosis treatment)
Permithrin spray/dust (fleas, mites, fleas, ticks, flies)
Nutridrench (nutritional supplement)
Sav-A-Chick (electrolyte & probiotic)
Niacin tablets (for duckling health)
Cotton swabs & balls
Poultry vitamins
Heating pad (safer than a lamp)
Small Blow dryer (with gentle setting)
A small & medium towel
Small chick waterer & feeder
Closed container for supplies
Bleach (disinfectant) & cleaning supplies
Dishsoap
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@RustBeltCowgirl This is a good list & I have used many of these things, but I choose to use natural things as much as possible. I am going to put the basic list here in this post & add naturally derived/herbal additions/revisions, and additional items I've found useful, when possible.
*I will update it as I have time, because I will have to comb through my bookmarks for certain alternatives.*
Large dog crate (sickbay/isolation)
Vet tape
Waterproof tape for bandages (we've also used athletic tape and masking tape)
Non-stick gauze
Sharp scissors/Trauma shears (regular sized & tiny)
Tweezers ("sharp", not rounded ends)
Needle (for safety holes in incubated eggs)
Disposable gloves (well fitted/allergen free)
Rubbing Alcohol
Antibiotic ointment (Alternative: Fiskes)
Syringes (various sizes for wound flushing/oral treatment)
Headlamp
Regular bandages (for splayed leg & curled toes in newly hatched chicks)
Petroleum jelly (Alternative: Fiskes)
Epsom salt
Vetericyn wound spray (Alternative: Fiskes)
Blu-Kote Antiseptic Spray: (Alternative: Fiskes)
Kwik Stop Styptic Powder for minor cuts, toe nail clipping, hatching help outs: (Alternative: Powdered Yarrow/cayenne powder/cornstarch/cattail pollen)
Corid (coccidiosis treatment)
Permithrin spray/dust (fleas, mites, fleas, ticks, flies)
Nutridrench (nutritional supplement)
Sav-A-Chick (electrolyte & probiotic)
Niacin tablets (for duckling health)
Cotton swabs & balls
Poultry vitamins
Heating pad (safer than a lamp)
Small Blow dryer (with gentle setting)
A small & medium towel
Small chick waterer & feeder
Closed container for supplies
Bleach (disinfectant) & cleaning supplies
Dishsoap
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