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Vetericyn Plus Poultry Care Spray, a topical spray for poultry wounds and skin problems, described by its label claims, with label-only use notes and alternatives.

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What Vetericyn makes

Vetericyn makes topical care products for animals. In our catalogue it has one poultry product:

  • Vetericyn Plus Poultry Care Spray, 8 oz: an antibiotic-free topical spray labeled for cleaning wounds and skin problems in poultry, such as pecking sores. The listing does not name the active ingredient. Vetericyn states that no egg withdrawal period applies; that is the maker's claim, so read the current label on your bottle.
Use per the label, and call a vet for sick birdsUse Vetericyn, or any wound spray, only as its label directs. We give no medical advice. For a deep wound, a bird that stops eating or several sick birds, contact a veterinarian or your state poultry lab. Unusual deaths should be reported to your state veterinarian or USDA at 1-866-536-7593.

Who Vetericyn suits

A labeled wound spray belongs in every flock's first aid box, next to gloves, gauze, vet wrap, a hen saddle and a crate for isolating an injured bird. Separate a pecked hen from the flock until the wound heals, because red skin draws more pecking. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling any bird or wound, as CDC advises for all poultry contact.

For what to keep on hand and when to call for help, see poultry first aid supplies and common chicken illnesses and first aid.

Alternatives from other brands

Rooster Booster sells a poultry wound spray, and Durvet makes No Pick'n Spray for pecking problems. A hen saddle protects backs from rooster damage, and a splint set helps while you wait for a vet. Check each label for its use and any egg-withdrawal time.

More options are in health, safety and cleaning.

Vetericyn: questions

Is there an egg withdrawal with Vetericyn Poultry Care?
Vetericyn states no egg withdrawal period. That is the maker's claim; read the label on your bottle before use.
Does Vetericyn Poultry Care contain antibiotics?
The listing describes it as antibiotic free and does not name the active ingredient.
Can Vetericyn treat bumblefoot?
Use it only for what the label lists. Bumblefoot and deep infections need a diagnosis: contact a veterinarian or your state poultry lab.
What else goes in a chicken first aid kit?
Gloves, saline, gauze and vet wrap, a labeled wound spray, a splint, a hen saddle, a crate for isolation and your vet's number.