ChickadeeBee
In the Brooder
Hello,
I have tried to read up on other's swollen eye postings that google pulled up over the years, and it seems my choices are Tylan or Terramycin but I would greatly appreciate some guidance! I want to avoid Tylan if I can, not because I have to throw out her eggs, but because hate to keep her separated for a week from the flock. But I also want to make sure whatever I do works- some said Terramycin did nothing for them.
I have a 2yr old hen that suddenly started getting a swollen bump in front of her right eye maybe 4-5 days ago, and some bubbles forming. I noticed she was closing it (keeping the other open) on and off. She has had a slightly pale comb/wattles for a couple weeks but behaves completely normal and not lethargic. While observing her more I noticed 2 days ago she would also occasionally open her mouth for a few seconds at a time. Not gasping, just barely wide enough to stick a toothpick inbetween. Normal appetite, no fighting with other birds. She does shake her head more often now but I imagine it's from the discomfort. No nasal discharge. No foul smell.
At first I didn't know if it was an injury or stuck object, but it seems to be neither. (She also currently has pinless peepers on because she's naughty and likes to eat bum feathers. The peepers are unrelated to the swollen eye though as they have been on for a while before this and they don't bother her- we trimmed the nose insert piece a bit so it's less invasive)
Environment- they have a large dry covered run, and an enclosed outdoor run with tree cover, not sure if wild birds could have brought anything overhead.
The pictures are from 3 days ago- her eye almost seems to be a tiny bit less swollen today but my eyes might be fooling me. And from the pictures I know it looks tiny, but it's bigger in person I swear.
I want to fix it early before it gets too big!
Does anyone know what kind of infection this could be and if it's contagious? No other birds are showing symptoms.
Thank you!!
I have tried to read up on other's swollen eye postings that google pulled up over the years, and it seems my choices are Tylan or Terramycin but I would greatly appreciate some guidance! I want to avoid Tylan if I can, not because I have to throw out her eggs, but because hate to keep her separated for a week from the flock. But I also want to make sure whatever I do works- some said Terramycin did nothing for them.
I have a 2yr old hen that suddenly started getting a swollen bump in front of her right eye maybe 4-5 days ago, and some bubbles forming. I noticed she was closing it (keeping the other open) on and off. She has had a slightly pale comb/wattles for a couple weeks but behaves completely normal and not lethargic. While observing her more I noticed 2 days ago she would also occasionally open her mouth for a few seconds at a time. Not gasping, just barely wide enough to stick a toothpick inbetween. Normal appetite, no fighting with other birds. She does shake her head more often now but I imagine it's from the discomfort. No nasal discharge. No foul smell.
At first I didn't know if it was an injury or stuck object, but it seems to be neither. (She also currently has pinless peepers on because she's naughty and likes to eat bum feathers. The peepers are unrelated to the swollen eye though as they have been on for a while before this and they don't bother her- we trimmed the nose insert piece a bit so it's less invasive)
Environment- they have a large dry covered run, and an enclosed outdoor run with tree cover, not sure if wild birds could have brought anything overhead.
The pictures are from 3 days ago- her eye almost seems to be a tiny bit less swollen today but my eyes might be fooling me. And from the pictures I know it looks tiny, but it's bigger in person I swear.
I want to fix it early before it gets too big!Does anyone know what kind of infection this could be and if it's contagious? No other birds are showing symptoms.
Thank you!!
Oh wow, i do see the bubbles in the original post upon zooming in on the pic. My gal has no bubbles, would this rule out a sinus infection? I was thinking an abscess but the swelling did spread. This is day 3 and i cant say the swelling has gotten worse. I have done 3 saline washes, warm compress and the terramycin. Having no experience makes it tough but not impossible.....with guidance from you pros. Thank you again. 
