GrannyTrish Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 This is the first time I've seen blood on an egg so I checked Doris out (yes, I can pick them up without problems now ) and her bottom didn't have any signs of blood or anything gory. There was some poo sticking on her feathers, which made me wonder. . . (a) should I clean it off and (b) in the summer (hahaha!) are they prone to flystrike (something guinea pigs can get)? Can you please give me a list of medical items I should keep handy along with what they're for? DSC_0484.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Some people clean poo off feathers but I never do unless they’re clearly poorly and it’s getting really bad. They can get flystrike in hot weather yes. My chicken medicine kit is purple wound spray, nutri-drops, avipro avian and that’s it. I think others probably have more comprehensive stores! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 53 minutes ago, mullethunter said: They can get flystrike in hot weather yes. Thanks, MH. Do you use preventative measures for that and if so what? I use Spot-On for our piggies. Is that suitable for hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 No. I think (and I don’t know this for certain) that it’s only likely to happen if there’s an injury or a really mucky vent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 OK, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I use lavender oil, eucalyptus oil and citronella in little drops on some of those hangy ceramic things around the run. In my Cube I hang an old hankie with some drops on too. I do have one girl who just doesn't stay clean on some of her bottom feathers so I just tease it off for her. You are very hopeful for some hot weather in the coming months bearing in mind how far North you are I also have nutridrops - always handy - as is Sudocrem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 15 hours ago, Luvachicken said: You are very hopeful for some hot weather in the coming months bearing in mind how far North you are Our back garden is very sheltered, and as we live in the sunniest part of Scotland, the temperature can reach high 20's. I love the idea of using essential oils instead of chemicals . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 21 hours ago, mullethunter said: My chicken medicine kit is purple wound spray, nutri-drops, avipro avian and that’s it. I think others probably have more comprehensive stores! You should see mine! Yes, they can get fly strike, so just give them a wash if necessary. I try not to was my birds if I can help it. Spray with a mix of citronella and eucalyptus oils in water afterwards to repels flies. Sudocrem is an insect repellent and well as being healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 1 hour ago, The Dogmother said: Sudocrem is an insect repellent and well as being healing. I never knew that about Sudocrem. I love the smell myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
