australorp cant/wont open eye

[CrazyChickenLady35]

i have a roughly 3 year old female australorp who cant open her left eye. she has no other symptoms. i separated her from the flock in case whatever it is is contagious. for the last day ive been flushing it with saline and i have vetericyn coming in the mail but it got delayed until friday. is there anything else i can do in the meantime?

 

[Eggcessive]

Flushing with saline is good, and you can also apply a small dab of plain Neosporin 2-3 times daily. Do you see any bubbles, foam, or gunk in the eye?

 

[CrazyChickenLady35]

Flushing with saline is good, and you can also apply a small dab of plain Neosporin 2-3 times daily. Do you see any bubbles, foam, or gunk in the eye?

i havent seen any sort of gunk or bubbles so far. she doesnt have much energy, but she’s always been a pretty quiet and gentle bird. i’ll start the neosporin now and continue flushing. should i give her electrolytes as well? i cant find my bag of hydro hen i’ll have to get some more tomorrow. while im at the feed store would you recommend anything else?

 

[Eggcessive]

Since her eye is closed, I would offer fluids with electrolytes for a day or two, and some mushy wet feed 2 times a day. The Neosporin in the eye may sooth it, so she can open it. Is she having any other symptoms?

 

[CrazyChickenLady35]

Since her eye is closed, I would offer fluids with electrolytes for a day or two, and some mushy wet feed 2 times a day. The Neosporin in the eye may sooth it, so she can open it. Is she having any other symptoms?

she has opened it a few times when i flush it out. i think she knows its helping and sits still but she cant open it all the way and closes it right after. i havent noticed any other symptoms