You can actually buy a parrot first aid kit
If you still want to make your own check out what they have in it and use it as a reference point
First Aid Kit for Birds
or
You could find yourself a medium-large tackle box with drawers & trays and put together your own first-aid kit:
- The Well Stocked Avian First Aid Kit –
* Double qty. for 2-6 birds
** Multiply accordingly for larger flocks
• Veterinarian’s Phone Number and address
• Backup Vet’s Phone Number and address
• Emergency Clinic Phone Number and address
• (Be sure the emergency clinic treats avian patients)
• Poison Control Phone Number
• Your flock diary – for weight and health records reference
1 rl 1” x 6 yd Sterile Gauze Wrap
4 ea 2” x 2” Sterile Gauze Pads
1 ea Adjustable heat heating pad
6 ea ** Alcohol Towelettes
1 bt Artificial Tears (may have dated shelf life)
1 bt Betadine
1 bt Citra-Solv – to remove bandage adhesive from feathers
1 pk Cotton Swabs
1 ea Cup heater or warming plate that operates from your Automobile’s cigarette lighter (for power outages)
1 bt Dawn dish liquid (regular, unscented & without bleach)
2 ml Eye & skin wash (eye wash may have dated shelf life)
1 ea Feeding Syringe – 12cc for feeding adult birds
1 ea Feeding Syringe – 1cc for feeding juvenile birds and small birds
4 pk * Hot-Hands (organic instant heat paks – check shelf life) or similar, for those cold climates, where power loss is possible, you may want to keep a few extra packs of Hot-Hands, or similar organic heat warmers. These can be used for instant heat, when needed. Just be careful with their use and follow package instructions as some of these products can reach 180°F during their up to 20 hours of activation.
1 bt Hydrogen Peroxide (has dated shelf life)
1 bt Iodine
2 pr Latex Gloves
1 pr Nail Clippers
1 pr Needle Nose Pliers with wire cutter
1 tu Neosporin Cream (not ointment)
1 bt Pedialyte, Infalyte, or similar electrolyte drink for re-hydrating the bird(s) (has dated shelf life - powdered packets might be a good choice)
4 ea* Popsicle Sticks or craft sticks
1 bt Rubbing Alcohol
1 pr Scissors
1 ea Small Aquarium – large enough to hold the injured or ill bird
1 pk Styptic Powder or Kwik-Stop
1 ea Thermometer to monitor aquarium temperature
(one with a humidity monitor (hygrometer) would be best)
1 pk Tissue Glue (for closing wounds after flushing, if no veterinary care is available)
6 ea Towelette type hand wipes (not the anti-bacterial type)
1 pr Tweezers or Hemostats
1 rl ** Vet Wrap
NOTE:
• It is a good idea to check the expiration date, on dated items, regularly.
• If you are handfeeding, keep separate supplies for each chick being fed.
• If you do not have Dawn dish washing liquid at your local market, you can check with your local veterinarian about a suitable substitute. Keep in mind that any substitute dish washing liquid needs to be mild and anti-irritant, with no perfumes, bleaches or other additives.
• You may also want to add bottled water to your first aid kit, just in case, even though you have it included in your own emergency kit.
