VetRex may be used internally by mixing one ounce to each gallon of drinking water, or externally by a few drops to affected area, for sore throats, sore toes, scaly shanks, eye worm, etc. 2 oz. Bottle
Pros: It is affordable and treats several seasonal issues in chickens. I have used it with success in all seasons of the year.
Cons: Take Care in the container design, you could dispense too much. Try gently shaking as oppose squeezing the container or putting some first on a Q-tip
Since I purchased VetRx a little over a year ago, I have had success in using it on my girls. I have a hen, that from time-to-time sneezes, or swallows a piece of something that's too large for her and recently, her comb was injured and bloody by one of the other hens. I brought her inside and worked the VetRx on her comb from the bathroom tube for a few days.
The VetRx has also been used on another hen's comb, on the veggies leaves and a small drop by dropper when I had to get a small drop down one of the girl's mouths. They are all, "faring," well after each use. Just has been my experiences with VetRx.
Pros: Helps sickly birds (somewhat), makes combs red and beautiful
Cons: Isn't really a treatment, dries out combs A LOT, oily
I've used VetRx for sick birds that I've had. I've given it to them in their water, orally, and in the nostrils. It does not appear to be a real treatment, in my experience. It might help alleviate some of the symptoms, but has never cured my birds. Still, I've heard that some people have had success with it.
As for a comb dressing at show, VetRx does make the comb and wattles shine. It is a little oily and hard to control sometimes, but makes them look pretty (just don't get it on the feathers or your clothes). However, within two days or so of the show, my bird's combs become extremely dry. I believe that the VetRx causes this, so keep that in mind while using it.
I wonder how a touch of coconut oil would work for shine? It is a very unigue non oily oil!
I have given probiotics to every animal i have, it always helps restore health, also i use blue green algae and we have many good results.