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    Blind baby chick

    So sorry for your loss of Blink. You gave him a lot of comfort.
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    Blind baby chick

    I would try to put the ointment into his eyes. They may have some infection or he could have an upper respiratory tract infection causing all of the mucus and eye or nasal drainage. You could try wiping off any secretions from his face or nostrils with a wet Kleenex. The tetroxy may help a...
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    Blind baby chick

    So glad that Blink has eyes. Have you been able to put Terramycin or plain Neosporin ointment into it‘s eyes? It sounds like you are doing a good job helping the chick.
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    Blind baby chick

    The saline itself after applying it with a cotton ball for a few minutes, may soften the crust on the eyes. I hope the chick does well enough to have a decent life in your grandma’s pen. Keep us up to date on how she does.
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    Blind baby chick

    Use the saline eye wash to soften the crusty discharge, and try to get the eyelids open. It is still hard to see anything, but I hope that at least one eye is okay. The eye ointment or neosporin twice a day would then help to keep them from getting crusty. I had a little bantam chick who would...
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    Blind baby chick

    I would agree that pictures could help. Blind chickens with intact eyes may see well enough to find food and water in a familiar environment, since totally blind chickens may see light and dark. But if the eyes were punctured and no longer there, it may be best for the chick to be put down. When...
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