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    Help! Nictitating membrane (third eye) not moving

    Help! I’m new to chickens and trying to do my best for them! I have 4 hens that are 6-7months old. One of my black sex-link’s eyes is closed at all times, and when I hope the lids, her nictitating membrane doesn’t move/remains there so her eye looks cloudy. No sign of respiratory illness - no...
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    Injured Nictitating membrane , how long to heal?

    Hi everyone. Our 9 week old pullet injured her nictitating membrane on a piece of wire 6 days ago. We fixed that part of the run now. Took her to the vet and was prescribed an antibiotic ointment 2x a day for 7-10 days. We’ve kept her separated from the rest all week and today reintroduced...
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