Too late for Fowl Pox Vaccine?

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momchick4

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I have two hens that are quarantined with Fowl Pox. Is it too late to vaccinate the non affected hens?
 
Thanks. I vaccinated the unaffected hens last night.

What can I do to help the one on the right to be able to see? Not sure if that is swelling or scabs on her eye?

 
I removed some the scabs, but the white cheesy stuff is in her eye and wont come out. HELPPPP!
I don't want her to go blind.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
 
Do they have any symptoms of a respiratory disease, such as nasal drainage, wheezing or nosiy breathting, coughing, or sneezing? The white junk in the eyes is pus, and needs to be removed for any eye drops or antibiotic ointment to work. You will need to get another pair of hands, and use tweezers or a minicure tool to try and pull the pus out. Then I would use some saline to flush the eyes and applyTerramycin eye ointment from your feed store, or get some antibiotic ointment or drops from your vet. Plain Neosporin ointment can be used if you can't get anything stronger.
 
No wheezing or other respiratory issues.
I was scared to use tweezers but at this point I am willing to try anything. I thought I needed to remove the pus, but wasn't sure how. What about using Qtips?
We have been putting polysporin on the eyes. I will check with the local feed store for the Terramycin eye ointment
 
I'm glad that you are getting some advice from Casportpony on the other thread--she has had a lot of experience with this. A vet may be of help to do a culture of the eye, and give you stronger antibiotics. Good luck.
 
I am wiling to do what ever I need to help the little pullet. She has stolen our hearts.
 

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