Can I use New Skin Liquid Bandage?

[JMC822]

I don't want to use New Skin on my birds, obviously, but I am prone to getting cuts on my fingers lately because of being on the receiving end of a bird bite. I usually wear bandaids to help the wounds heal faster, but my issue with bandaids on fingers is that they always don't stay on.

However, if I use New Skin, can I still handle my birds? Obviously, if they don't touch my finger it will not be a problem but suppose I catch my Sun in one of her iffy moods and she bites the finger that has the New Skin on it. Will this be harmful to her?

 

[Chomskypom]

When I’ve used that stuff in the past it had a very strong smell even after it dried. Has that been your experience?
I’d hesitate to expose birds to it for that reason, setting aside the concern that they’d nibble it off me and potentially swallow a piece.

 

[Peachfaced]

I'd stick to regular bandages. That stuff stinks to high heavens, and I remember that it burns pretty bad, too. If you're using the plastic bandages, those things suck. Try the fabric types, or use surgical tape (comes in a roll) - it's pretty sticky, and I've used it plenty of times when the normal bandages didn't want to hold.

 

[Shannan]

You could also use a little vet wrap.

 

[Shezbug]

Can’t help with the spray you mention but I use these sorts of bandaids and find them to hold quite well if applied correctly. https://www.nexcare.com/3M/en_US/ne...Bandages/?N=4326+3294529207+3294631542&rt=rud