First Aid Kit for Chickens 1. Green Goo - an antibacterial/anti-fungal topical salve for abrasions, cuts, scrapes and use as a first aid dressing. A natural alternative to Neosporin, that can be used on chickens, ducks, cats, dogs, horses, and humans to help speed up the healing process and prevent infection. 2. Anti-pick spray - an antibacterial/antifungal topical spray for wounds, cuts or sores is an important addition to a first aid kit. Using one with blue food coloring added has the added bonus of preventing further picking at injuries from other birds who might be attracted to red blood or raw skin. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to some honey and a bit of water to make your own all natural spray. 3. Nutri-Drench - this molasses-based liquid packed with nutrients, helps resistance to disease, boosts immune systems, corrects vitamin deficiencies, helps with heat stress, improves appetites in sick birds and increases the bodys response to other treatments. Excellent to give to new chicks to ease the strain of shipping. (Note: Blackstrap molasses can be used interchangeably - but in moderation because too much can cause diarrhea. Molasses can also be used as a flush in the case of accidental poisoning or botulism) Nutri-drench is given orally using an eyedropper or can be added to feed. 4. Kocci-Free - an organic, all natural antibiotic/anti-parasitic that helps boost the immune system and rid the body of the coccidia parasite. Also kills other viruses, bacteria and fungus. Given orally using an eyedropper. 5. Poultry VetRx - a 100% natural alternative to antibiotics, this camphor-based formula is used to treat respiratory ailments, scaly leg and eye worm. Given orally, dabbed on the nostrils or under wings, can also be added to drinking water. 6. Verm-X - An all natural wormer/preventive that helps control and flush internal parasites. 7. Garlic Juice - A 10% garlic juice/90% water mixture is an effective remedy for mites and lice. 8. Honey - an antiseptic with natural healing properties, honey is obviously also non-toxic if inadvertently eaten. Wonderful to apply to wounds to aid in healing. 9. Saline Solution - a bottle of regular saline solution is perfect for rinsing dust or dirt out of watery eyes or cleaning a wound. 10. Cornstarch - a fast way to stop bleeding effectively. Apply topically to the site of the bleeding. 11. Molasses - Molasses fed in large enough amounts can cause diarrhea, which can be beneficial in the case of accidental poisoning or suspected botulism. It also contains a super dose of vitamins and minerals which are of benefit to a recovering hen. 12. Oregano Oil (or dried oregano) - Oregano has been studied as a natural antibiotic when added to chickens diet. 14. Vetericyn - non-toxic, this gel spray kills 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses and fungi without harmful steroids or antibiotics. It speeds healing, cleans wounds and treats infection including bumblefoot. For more details check this page: fresh-eggs-daily/2012/11/the-all-natural-chicken-first-aid-kit.html
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