tara Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I have 6 hens and a few have really sore backs from moulting. l used stockholm tar and in the past nose rings.Wanted to know if any one has used anything to helps there the skin heal as its looks very sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 we use purple spray on any grazes/cuts or pecked areas, not only does it help with the pecking its an antiseptic aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Someone said Stockholm stings & mine got no better maybe wrse. Sudorem is almost a gooey, BUT soothes & heals, if you have one on own it helps, but I rescued a hen i thought just bullied but was dog bite & this owner fed cream... well you can imagin the rest. Someone recommened Derma gel, but poor bum looked as sore this morn & all day, and as I haD USED aLOE PURPLE SRRAY (which I'd bought at same time) ON HER SORE & SWOLLEN PARSONS NOSE BIT WHICH LOOKED BETTER i HAVE SPRAYED ALL OF HER NOW. (oops) So i can recomend both. My friend a child minder has a majic new cream for nappy rash which I will try tom if things are not improved. good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Lavender oil is very soothing. You could try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 might sting ... not neat... try on an open woukd of your own 1st... i did with Aloe vera.. NO WAY could I put it on my pets aftre that . OUCH OUCH! couldn't get it off quick enough. though fine on sunburn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Are their backs sore from being pecked Tara? A straight forward moult shouldn't cause soreness. Tea Tree Spray, available at equestrian shops, is soothing and tastes vile and would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 There proberly pecking each other as well.Or tho we dont think that them laying in the dirt is helping gona try rubbing nappy cream on them as they are so sore.I dont know about any of you but some times its like banging head at wall.We do what we can then the other hens peck them and god know what else happens and its back to square one again. owner of and lots of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Why not try bumpa bits on the pecking hens? You can get them from **The Wernlas Collection** for the price of a few stamps. Give them a call. They are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have got loads of them in the draw but l dont really think that its from the pecking laying in the dirt cant be helping.They need wigs maybe then they will have enough protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have got loads of them in the draw but l dont really think that its from the pecking laying in the dirt cant be helping.They need wigs maybe then they will have enough protection When you get the wigs, you will post photos won't you! Have you checked them for lice and mites etc? They could be doing some vigorous dust bating in an effort to get rid of passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 mmmmmmmmmm l will have a check in a bit but the other 4 look great.So very weird I will take pics and even take orders hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
