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Just wondering what different items ya all consider important to have in the emergency bag?

Oh good idea. Never thought of that...just a thought but how about some antibiotics(which i would assume you would want to dispose of occassionally), that funky glue stuff that stops bleeding for when you clip toe nails and beaks, and of course the occassional emergency treat.

Good question. Just for future reference I would be curious to know what I should have on hand as well. I'm sure there would def be a longer list than what I supplied heheh.

ya should see my horse first aid emergency *KITS* lol, I have guardian angel now in there and all you mentioned as well.

Here is basically what I have in my Emergency Kit:

* Rubbing alcohol for sterilizing.
* Kwik-Stop for broken blood feathers, bleeding beaks/nails and minor skin cuts.
* Cornstarch to stop other bleeding.
* A topical antibiotic cream for wounds.
* Hydrogen peroxide to cleanse wounds.
* Pliers to remove broken blood feathers,
* Wire cutters for cage/toy injuries.
* Scissors and nail clippers.
* Gauze and bandages for wounds.
* Surgical tape for binding broken wings/legs
* Cotton swabs for use on small wounds.
* Magnifying glass to inspect injuries.
* Towels and washcloth for holding birds.


I am sure there are other things that could be added too and I am curious as to what others have as well.

I cant even imagine trying to wrap a small finches leg, lol

Yes It would be a real challenge...I have some already cut in real tiny pieces just for them. I like the "Vet Wrap" stretchy stuff it sticks to itself. It comes in pretty colors...I got some purple....Uooooo! LOL!

Excellent kit FeatherHarp. I'm gonna run with those ideas..I hadn't even thought of some of the items you had on that list.

Brownie points! for FeatherHarp!!

Thanks Lyderbug...I have found websites that list all kinds of things and I just picked and chose what I thought would work for my birdies. Some items were more appropraite for larger parrots.

This link has some good general information for First Aid Kits for birds.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm ... cleid=2882

I just realized I need to add some emergency items for me....like some chocolate bars.

I also keep a couple small bottles of antibiotics, so I don't have to wait to order them if needed. If you use antibiotics, you need a probiotic for afterwards. Also, a small container of emergency rations, like Thrive or Survive, to keep the bird alive if it doesn't want to eat.

Sally....Those are great suggestions too....something I didn't even think about as I am learning that Finches are somewhat more fragile than the bigger birds and have different needs.

I was gonna tell ya about vet wrap but ya allready know, lol I have LOTS on hand for my horses and yes the colors GREAT Purple my fav,. lol
I still cant phathom wrapping a finch leg but would surely try if I had to, lol

GREAT ideas everyone Im getin a few new ones here.

Ya...my Vet daughter put me on to that cool stuff...and wouldn't you know...right after I bought some they went on sale....story of my life!

A probiotic? Never heard of that...what would I be looking for if I needed that? And what is the purpose of it?

I buy my probiotic from a local lady in my bird club, but most of the big names like Morning Bird, Bird Care, etc., produce a probiotic. It is used to restore a normal gut, I think sort of like how we eat yogurt after taking antibiotics to put normal bacteria back in the gut. This lady uses it every day, but I just use it as a part of my weekly cycle of things I add to the water--right now, I am doing it once a week.