young hen with white dot in center of both eyes

[DotToDot]

I would think so if just one eye, but it's both and I think it's been getting gradually worse. We get wind, she might have got a face full of sand at some point, if its infection maybe the yarrow will work. OR I have cat eye drops for infection (my cat has a plugged duct and it will have to be unplugged.) @DotToDot would those be better? Antibiotic with a steroid I think

I’m not sure I would use something intended for a cat on a chicken. Hopefully the yarrow works.

 

[Eggcessive]

What is the name of the cat eye drop? Most eye drops, especially antibiotics, may be used on other animals, but I would like to see the name or the product label. I do think she has cataracts or cloudiness from a disease or vitamin deficiency. As long as she can see to get food and water in her familiar environment, she should be okay.

Can you get a close up of the other hen’s eye in the background. She almost look like she has ocular Mareks, or an abnormal looking eye. Is that eye paler in color or have an irregular pupil?

 

[Gypsi]

the other hens eyes all look normal, just the one. I'm going to try the yarrow drops - had to go get an eye dropper. I know the cat found the antibiotic drops bothersome, not sure if they hurt or he just doesn't like eyedrops

 

[Eggcessive]

Many people use Terramycin eye ointment or plain Neosporin ointment twice a day in the eye. Most eye drops do sting a bit at first.

 

[Gypsi]

for now the yarrow drops didn't bother her much and I think they helped. Maybe she has dry eyes?

 

[Eggcessive]

How is the ventilation in your coop? Is there any odor of ammonia, or any dust or mold that might irritate the eyes?

 

[Gypsi]

very well ventilated, very dry, we are in drought, no odor of ammonia, but there certainly is dust. Coop was built to shed heat - windows on all 4 sides with half inch hardware cloth, higher than the perch, front and side door open. Only place not ventilated is the nest box

 

[Gypsi]

She can see out of one eye. she aims about an inch to the left of a grape, which means she doesn't get the grape. continuing eye drops when I can catch her

 

[gimmie birdies]

I would not put neosporen in an eye!

 

[Gypsi]

I haven't. But I do have antibiotic eye drops, and while they were prescribed to a cat I'm betting they won't hurt a chicken. for now just using yarrow eye drops.