Beantree Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I recollect some mention of 'wound powder' previously? We have had broken and bleeding claws two days in a row now. The first was a hen with one split in the centre, the second was a cock who has torn one right off. Both have been a real problem to stop the bleeding and we need something fast and effective. 'Plastic skin' didn't work. Has anyone used 'wound powder', how does it work and is there a particular type for our application? No idea how they injured themselves by the way, so nothing can be done by way of prevention that we can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I have no experience of the wound powder but just did a quick search of the posts on here. Lots of people seemed to use a Johnson's wound powder. I didn't really find much on how much should be put on or how often but I'm sure someone will be able to give you an idea. I hope their claws are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I have a little container of Johnsons, think it's only a couple of quid. I've had to use it once, when my Maran had managed to catch her foot on something. It clots and dries the wound. I have it on standby when clipping my new hen's claws, just in case Obviously not suitable for big wounds or those of unknown origin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Don't know exactly but my mum has some for the horses. You just puff it on and it stops the bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for your comments. I've looked a Johnson's powder, but it is just an antiseptic. Very useful to have though as cream is awkward to apply to a chicken. What we need is something to clot up and stop the bleeding like is used on battlefield injuries. Seems that maize flour amongst other things can be used. We have some on the list below and will try them if we are unlucky to have more injuries. Not too sure about the baking soda though? List is as follows. Styptic pencil alternatives - 1. Alum (Spice) 2. Corn Starch 3. Potato Starch 4. Arrowroot Powder 5. Baking Soda We'll probably go for the Arrowroot powder first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 There is a powder Clot it available in America. It must have some ingredient to encourage blood to clot more quickly. Amazon also have one for humans which might be okay for animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 White pepper, works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Might have been me recommending it. I always have a few pots around - more for the dogs than any other livestock... or humans! Cornflour works well, but lacks the antiseptic ingredient. Pepper is another coagulant too. My grandad used cobwebs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 We have Cornflower Dogmother, but my mind boggles with the thought of gathering cobwebs to use in an emergency! Perhaps we could mix cornflower with Johnson's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Cobwebs are great if you cut yourself, they work like butterfly stitches and are totally natural but not easy in an emergency. My OH thought I was some sort of witch when I put one on a cut of his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 We use potassium permanganate on a cotton bud to stop nails bleeding which can act as a disinfectant and antiseptic - don't get any on your fingers though! I always remember the traditional old Welsh farmer would use cobwebs to stop bleeding when we were dehorning cattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Gosh, haven't used in years;brilliant disinfectant, but yer right about the staining. Silver nitrate also stops bleeding, a sort of cauterising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 We had another bleed that wouldn't stop. Somehow she had pulled out a primary flight feather and the only way to get it to stop was smothering the area in Arrowroot powder, which did eventually work. By this time she had lost a lot of blood so the wing was bandaged against her body. Been over a week now and hopefully it will have healed properly and preening won't open it up again, as it did before. Will take the bandage off tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
