Gennetta - Copy of Backyard Poultry Health Guide: Diagnosis & Treatment

Backyard Poultry Health Guide:

Diagnosis & Treatment

Nicole Gennetta

This guide is meant for the backyard poultry keeper and touches on the most common diseases, illnesses and medical conditions found in a small flock. By no means is this a comprehensive guide. Please use this as a starting point and quick reference guide. Links to additional, more in depth information is included.

If you find any information that you feel is incorrect, confusing, incomplete, have suggestions for additions, or other feedback or questions, please contact us:

Nicole Gennetta

Heritage Acres Market LLC

www.HeritageAcresMarket.com

Index

Complete backyard poultry first aid checklist. This list contains just about everything needed for the most common illness or injury treatable without a veterinarian. Many of these items may also be used for other animals or yourself.

• Antibiotics :

• Tylan 50 (generic: Tylosin)

• Powder or injectable

• Duramycin-10 powder (generic: tetracycline hydrochloride soluble powder)
• Oxytetracycline

• Examples: Liquamycin 200, Bio-mycin, Oxymycin, Agrimycin, terramycin, Durvet 001-0572 Oxytetracycline HCI

• Mite and Pest Control :

• Poultry and Garden Dust
• Dawn blue dish soap
• Manna Pro Poultry Protector
• Diatomaceous Earth
• Poultry Herb Blends

• Worm and Parasite Control :

• Corid (generic: Amprolium)
• Verm-X Poultry
• Rooster Booster Multi-Wormer
• Kochi Free
• Valbazen (generic: albendazole)
• Safeguard paste (generic: fenbendazole)

• Ointments and Salves :

• Neosporin or Bacitracin ( without pain relief)
• Medihoney
• Blu Kote spray

• Or DIY salve

• Personal Lubricant (i.e. KY Jelly)
• Hemorrhoidal Ointment
• Coconut oil

• Or vaseline

• Vetericyn Eye Care
• Terramycin ophthalmic ointment
• Nustock

• Electrolytes and Vitamins (choose one ) :

• Sav-A-Chick
• Poultry Nutri Drench
• Durvet Vitamins & Electrolytes Concentrate
• Clear Pedialyte
• Enfamil Poly Vi Sol Vitamins (without iron)
• Or DIY recipe

• Rooster Booster B-12 Liquid
• Rooster Booster Poultry Booster
• Vitamin E (with selenium if possible)

• Probiotic (choose one) :

• Gro2Max Probiotic Supplement
• Big Ole Bird Poultry Probiotic & Poultry Supplement
• Sav-A-Chick Probiotic Supplement

• Tools :

• Scissors

• Trauma shear (or bandage scissor) and
• Iris scissor

• Luer lock Syringes (1+ of each)

• 1cc
• 3, 5 or 6cc
• 10 or 12cc
• 20 or 30cc
• 60cc

• Needles (5+)

• 20-24g

• Sharps container
• Tweezers
• Latex or nitrile Gloves
• Forceps
• Eye dropper
• Scalpel

• Wound Care :

• Gauze
• Bandaging
• Vet Wrap
• Medical tape
• Suture kits
• Saline

• Or DIY recipe

• Super glue gel
• Chlorhexidine or

• Hydrogen peroxide or
• Povidone-iodine

• Rubbing alcohol
• Epsom salt
• Steri strips
• Vetericyn VF wound & skin care spray
• Rooster Booster Pick No More
• Tricide-Neo powder

• Other Medicines :

• Aspirin
• Vetrx Poultry Aid
• Antifungal cream

• Miconazole or
• Athlete's foot cream

• Garlic juice

• Or DIY recipe

• Unfiltered apple cider vinegar
• Bach Rescue Remedy

• Other Useful Items :

• Q-tips
• Vegetable oil

• Or olive oil

• Styptic stick, flour or corn starch
• Duct tape
• Disinfecting wipes
• Emery boards
• Hen apron/saddle
• Red rubber feeding tube, 10fr or 14fr
• Flashlight
• Dog nail clippers
• Popsicle sticks
• Tea Bags (any)
• Extra kennel/box
• Food and water dishes
• Several Old towels (bath and dish size)
• Heat lamp/heater
• Postage/food scale
• Magnifying glass
• Molasses
• Stethoscope
• Storage Container

Basic minimum first aid checklist. For those that just want the minimum, this list is for you.

$ = look for at Dollar Tree = Natural treatment = Organic

This is the complete first aid list, with the items from the basic list being highlighted. Natural and organic items are also noted. Print this out and take it with you to the store. Its a good idea to purchase most of the items before they are needed. Being prepared leaves no risk of being unable to get the supplies you need in an emergency, be it the store is sold out or there are 6 snowdrifts in your driveway.