WONDER DUST on Poultry???

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WONDER DUST on Poultry???

Post by Poultryprincess » Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:20 am

Had a scare today with an old white silkie hen. She was covered in blood on her breast & feet!!!
I thought that perhaps a weasel had tried to grab her during the nite.
Grabbed my box of "medical supplies" which has an assortment of remedies.
I also have a container of "Wonder Dust" which is supposed to be used on horse & cattle wounds.

Well after I cleaned her up, I found that she had tore her nail.
She must have caught it on something & when she went to sleep, had spread it on her chest.
(She was fine when I locked her in @ nite )
I was SO relieved to see she did not have a gaping hole in her chest.

I wasn't sure IF I could have used the Wonder Dust on her?
I have "QUIK KLOT" but it says it's not to be used on open wounds.
It's more for the nail or spur trim bleeding.

Would "Wonder Dust" be OK on a chicken? Is there a reason why you Shouldn't use it on a bird?
It's stops the bleeding, but would it prevent the skin from joining back together?
THANX for any insight. Ya never know when there could be a real accident & might need it. :rubbingchin:
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Re: WONDER DUST on Poultry???

Post by ross » Tue Jan 26, 2016 3:06 am

Never used it but directions say not to be used on wounds to be sutured & the ingredient list says 71% lime . Sounds very caustic to me . I have a container (handful) of baking soda with a 1/4tsp of salt mixed in for blood coagulate for just such things & if I have to stitch I also put some grazy glue over stitches to stop leakage . Luck
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Post by Killerbunny » Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:23 am

Yup that works ross, even flour if that's closest!
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Re: WONDER DUST on Poultry???

Post by Robbie » Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:09 am

Glad it wasn't a weasel. It's amazing how much chicken toes can bleed.
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Re: WONDER DUST on Poultry???

Post by Poultryprincess » Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:23 pm

WHEW ~ glad I asked & even happier with the replies!!!
Will take Wonder Dust out of the medicine box.
( I don't have horses or cattle. Only chickens )
Will mix up a "baking soda / salt" container for Just in case.
BIG BIG BIG THANX.
Btw ~ she is Fine today, acting like Nothing was ever wrong!!!
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Re: WONDER DUST on Poultry???

Post by ross » Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:23 pm

Wonder dust used more on cattle/horses on casterarions or controlling rot in old injuries . Basically one step up from straight lime . Luck
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