castle-docs/content/animals/first-aid-kit.md
Padreug 1a7568b301 Add animal care docs for alpacas, horses, and poultry
New animals/ section with mobile-first emergency page (vet contacts,
symptom-to-action table, first aid steps), per-animal daily care for
alpacas (Onu/Sapphi/Phil), horses, and chickens/ducks. Capture hay
quality rules, alpaca cleaning schedule (11 AM, 8 PM), enterotoxemia
schedule, shearer contact, and Sapphi's wound protocol from group
discussions. Add natural/preventative care guide reflecting our
natural-first philosophy with clear escalation criteria. Document
the VetSet first aid kit, chore schedule, and the team-delegated
process for taking on animal-care roles.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-05-08 09:17:02 +02:00

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Animal First Aid Kit Contents and location of the animal first aid supplies
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Animal First Aid Kit

[!important] Location VetSet Complete Equine First Aid Kit: TBD — set location and update The kit is sized for horses but contents are usable across alpacas, horses, and (with care) poultry.

What's in the Kit (Equine First Aid Standard)

A complete equine first aid kit typically contains:

Wound care

  • Antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine / Hibiscrub)
  • Saline / sterile rinse
  • Wound spray
  • Non-stick wound dressings
  • Sterile gauze pads
  • Cotton wool / cotton roll

Bandaging

  • Self-adhesive bandages (Vetrap / Co-Flex)
  • Stretch crepe bandages
  • Adhesive medical tape
  • Bandage scissors

Vital signs / diagnostics

  • Digital thermometer
  • Stethoscope (for heart rate and gut sounds)
  • Vital signs reference card

Tools

  • Bandage scissors
  • Tweezers / forceps
  • Syringes (no needle, for flushing)
  • Latex-free gloves (kept stocked separately — go-to for many applications)

Other

  • Duct tape (hoof / makeshift bandaging)
  • Poultice
  • Towel / clean cloths
  • Flashlight (with batteries)
  • Notebook + pen for recording symptoms

Natural / Holistic Supplies (kept alongside)

In line with our natural-care:

  • Apple cider vinegar (poultry waterer + general)
  • Crushed garlic / garlic powder
  • Diatomaceous earth (food grade)
  • Sel Vitaminé à l'ail (alpaca mineral access)
  • Honey (raw, for wound dressing — antibacterial)
  • Calendula salve (skin / minor wounds)
  • Witch hazel (bruises, irritation)
  • Echinacea / herbal immune blend

Resupply

When you use something, note it and tell the group. Reorder before stock runs low.

[!info] Original kit Ordered: VetSet Complete Equine First Aid Kit and Box (Redpost Equestrian) — comprehensive, applies to many animals.