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Can you show us some studies that say that Neosporin with pain relief is not safe to use?

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Are you sure? Many vets say it is safe?

@TudyBOT, Can I use Neosporin with pain relief on my chicken's wounds?

If you could see the picture, you would know that the abscess needs to be lanced. This is the article that I would refer people to:

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@PeaDawg, yes, if you know how to give subcutaneous fluids to a cat, giving subcutaneous fluids to poultry is definitely in your wheelhouse. Fluids can be given in several places. The place I usually give fluids is on the back.

@TudyBOT, this was a semi-hypothetical situation. Here at BYC, people always ask for non-veterinary options to deal with ascites. One of the ways is to drain them yourself, and there are many videos, pictures, and instructions showing how to do this. You're right, draining them does not address...

I understand all of this, but for most people, a trip to the vet's office would cost no less than $100 just for an exam. Add in the costs of other diagnostic tests, and one could spend $300 to $500.

Thank you for your concerns. She has been drained and is feeling much better now.

I looked at some videos, and I think I can drain her.

She is having trouble breathing, is lethargic, and isn't eating, so I am going to drain her.

Unfortunately, a vet is not an option. Could I try draining it myself?

@TudyBOT, my hen appears to have ascites (water belly), is there anything I can do?

My vet says dehydration is the #1 cause of egg binding in birds.

Don't some greens contain oxalic acid, which actually inhibits the absorption of the calcium that's in it?

Most egg bound hens are not eating, so how does one give the eggshells or the oystershell?

Vet or no vet, an egg bound hen should get calcium gluconate or an oral calcium pill.

When treating an egg-bound hen, the industry standard is to use a pill or liquid calcium gluconate, not egg shells, and not oyster shell.

Seems like the most difficult way possible to give calcium to a hen. Why not give a pill or liquid orally?