Foamy eye and swallen

[Enilcita28]

I need help. What can I do for this guy?

 

[Eggcessive]

Are there any symptoms of sneezing, labored breathing, or nasal drainage? Have you added new birds recently or had another chicken with similar symptoms? A swollen eye with foam can be a symptom of a chronic respiratory disease called mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG.) I would clean the eye with saline and apply Terramycin or plain Neosporin ointment twice a day. Tylan injectable given orally or the generic tylosin in the water can treat MG. Look for any signs of a peck mark or something in the eye which could cause similar issues. Here is a good article to read:
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/ext... Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Infecti....pdf

 

[dawg53]

Are there any symptoms of sneezing, labored breathing, or nasal drainage? Have you added new birds recently or had another chicken with similar symptoms? A swollen eye with foam can be a symptom of a chronic respiratory disease called mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG.) I would clean the eye with saline and apply Terramycin or plain Neosporin ointment twice a day. Tylan injectable given orally or the generic tylosin in the water can treat MG. Look for any signs of a peck mark or something in the eye which could cause similar issues. Here is a good article to read:
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/publications/FS-1008 Recognizing and Preventing Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Infecti....pdf

x2. Droopy eye + bubbles, most likely MG.

 

[Enilcita28]

Thanks. When he was little I separated him then he got better (didn't treat). But once he started getting older it got worse. I just found another that wasn't with him also has a foamy eye, ugh! I don't want this to spread. I separated those two from the others.

 

[Enilcita28]

Are there any symptoms of sneezing, labored breathing, or nasal drainage? Have you added new birds recently or had another chicken with similar symptoms? A swollen eye with foam can be a symptom of a chronic respiratory disease called mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG.) I would clean the eye with saline and apply Terramycin or plain Neosporin ointment twice a day. Tylan injectable given orally or the generic tylosin in the water can treat MG. Look for any signs of a peck mark or something in the eye which could cause similar issues. Here is a good article to read:
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/publications/FS-1008 Recognizing and Preventing Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Infecti....pdf

Can I get the Tylan or the tylosin without Rx?

 

[Banana01]

First thing to do if you see this is to deworm the chicken if you haven't. Worms very often can lower the immune system just enough for these small symptoms to appear and if left untreated, the worms will continue to degrade the chickens health until it is too late.

If you are up to date on deworming then you can assume there is something else happening. You also will want to make sure your watering stations are kept clean by scrubbing them with water and an abrasive brush, or even disinfecting with disinfectants.

Ive cut back on antibiotics significantly by doing these things. Often the symptoms disappear in one day after deworming, and sometimes they just appear due to cold or damp weather conditions at night.

There are other times when a chicken does have this condition chronically too, but they live a normal life.

 

[Eggcessive]

Can I get the Tylan or the tylosin without Rx?

Yes, some feed stores sell Tylan 50 injectable which can be given orally, 0.25 ml (1/4 ml) per pound 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Tylosin is available online from several stores. Jedds.com sells the full strength.

 

[Enilcita28]

Yes, some feed stores sell Tylan 50 injectable which can be given orally, 0.25 ml (1/4 ml) per pound 3 times a day for 3-5 days. Tylosin is available online from several stores. Jedds.com sells the full strength.

Thanks found this one too https://allbirdproducts.com

 

[Eggcessive]

You have to be careful since some places do not have the 100% tylosin. I have ordered from jedds and they are good. Dosage is 1 tsp per gallon of water mixed well for 5 days. Change water at least every 3 days.
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-powder

 

[Enilcita28]

You have to be careful since some places do not have the 100% tylosin. I have ordered from jedds and they are good. Dosage is 1 tsp per gallon of water mixed well for 5 days. Change water at least every 3 days.
https://jedds.com/products/tylosin-powder

Ok thanks