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[Miss Molly]

I have used Vetericyn Ophthalmic Gel...not sure if that was what Ron was thinking of?
So sorry to here that. That Really Sucks!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Quote: I'd keep them quarantined from any others just in case. And watch for bubbly eyes - bubbles are very bad.

The eye ointment is Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment - I got mine from the feed store when I had a rooster gouge his eye pretty badly. It's expensive as heck, but works well. Mine was 21.99 for a teenie weenie 1/8 oz tube.

 

[MonsterClucker]

I'd keep them quarantined from any others just in case.  And watch for bubbly eyes - bubbles are very bad.

The eye ointment is Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment - I got mine from the feed store when I had a rooster gouge his eye pretty badly.  It's expensive as heck, but works well.  Mine was 21.99 for a teenie weenie 1/8 oz tube.

I think I do see very very small bubbles in the blue Orps eye. Is this life threatening?
What causes this? None of my other chickens have it.

Will the ophthalmic oiment cure this for sure?

 

[debs_flock]

Red, swollen, wet eyes usually goes along with a respiratory problem. Do you hear any rattling or breathing problems? It can also be caused by excessive ammonia in their housing. Have you given their quarters the sniff test?

Deb

 

[MonsterClucker]

I did think abt the ammonia for the simple fact I ferment their feed which almost totally kills the smell of poop. Their poop smells almost sweet. I use deep litter method so that IS possible.

But the first time I noticed something on the chick it was only home for a day or two max. I'll definitely change out their bedding completely. Should I use DE? I heard that can be toxic to chicks.

I brood outdoor in a outdoor brooder. So I use DE to keep bugs away. So should I not do that just incase?


I don't necessarily hear rattling in their breathing, but if that is the case what's the procedure to treat it? I am gonna go get a bunch if stuff in the morning to have to treat any sickness it might be. I'll grab the Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment and is there anything else I should grab to have on hand?

 

[ronott1]

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Red, swollen, wet eyes usually goes along with a respiratory problem. Do you hear any rattling or breathing problems? It can also be caused by excessive ammonia in their housing. Have you given their quarters the sniff test?

Deb

Yes, rattling, sneezing and a bad smell to the discharge could be infectious corza. That is treatable.

Treatment is teramyicin(sp?) in the water everyday for 3 weeks and Tylin injections twice a week for 2 weeks.

If you do not hear rattling or there is no sneezing see how they are tomorrow in Quarantine away from the coop. If it was ammonia they will be better in the morning. If the eyes are the only symptom then get some ointment.

I hope it all resolves quickly. When you get new chickens quarantine them for a couple of weeks. Some of the things that can come in with the chickens cannot be cured.

Ron

 

[ronott1]

I have used Vetericyn Ophthalmic Gel...not sure if that was what Ron was thinking of?
So sorry to here that. That Really Sucks!

Quote: I'd keep them quarantined from any others just in case. And watch for bubbly eyes - bubbles are very bad.

The eye ointment is Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment - I got mine from the feed store when I had a rooster gouge his eye pretty badly. It's expensive as heck, but works well. Mine was 21.99 for a teenie weenie 1/8 oz tube.

Thank you both for the help!

I need to get some for my medical kit. I already have some stuff but should get some anti biotics an the eye ointment.

Ron

 

[zooweemama]

Evening everybody.
Something is going on with the chicks I just got. 3 silver laced brahmas a blue orpington. I have no clue what's going on. All I know is none of the rest of my 60 some odd chickens dont have this.
I first noticed it on the blue orp. (this is not the blue Orps I posted the other day. A younger one.). I first brought it home and notices it was closing one of its eyes. And when I had my hand over that eye, it wouldn't respond. So, I figured it was blind in one eye. That's a normal possibility right?
There was no redness or anything. So I kind of wrote it off.
Now both of its eyes are very very red and has something over glad of its eye like some kind of membrane.
So I checked every chicken I have and only found it on the new chicks I just got minus 1 gold laced Brahma.
I have no clue what's the problem. I have chicks I hatched myself in with these and my chicks don't have any eye redness at all.
I've seperated the red eyed chicks for now so I can hopefully get this situation containe
Does the redness look familiar too anyone. I've checked out eye worms but to my knowledge they don't have it. This is different....

Oh no! Other than their eyes- are there any other symptoms? Lethargy, low appetite/thirst, if you hold them to your ear- how is their breathing? If no other issues- It could be conjunctivitis. It's not contagious and is usually seen from birds raised on deep litter method bedding. Also Vit A deficiency could cause it. (reading my chicken health book)

 

[zooweemama]

Yes, rattling, sneezing and a bad smell to the discharge could be infectious corza. That is treatable.

Treatment is teramyicin(sp?) in the water everyday for 3 weeks and Tylin injections twice a week for 2 weeks.

If you do not hear rattling or there is no sneezing see how they are tomorrow in Quarantine away from the coop. If it was ammonia they will be better in the morning. If the eyes are the only symptom then get some ointment.

I hope it all resolves quickly. When you get new chickens quarantine them for a couple of weeks. Some of the things that can come in with the chickens cannot be cured.

Ron

Best chicken rule of the thumb ever. Not only does it protect your current flock BUT if your current flock does come down with something while the others are in quarantine...you know that they are not the cause and they may also not catch what the rest of the flock has. My bantams have been kept away from my flock for a few weeks now and they are healthy (molting like crazy though) and my flock is having issues so at least I know it's not the banties fault and they are also not ill. I hope it gets better and it's really as simple as extra Vit A and a clean coop!

 

[MonsterClucker]

Yes, rattling, sneezing and a bad smell to the discharge could be infectious corza. That is treatable.

Treatment is teramyicin(sp?) in the water everyday for 3 weeks and Tylin injections twice a week for 2 weeks.

If you do not hear rattling or there is no sneezing see how they are tomorrow in Quarantine away from the coop. If it was ammonia they will be better in the morning. If the eyes are the only symptom then get some ointment.

I hope it all resolves quickly. When you get new chickens quarantine them for a couple of weeks. Some of the things that can  come in with the chickens cannot be cured.



Ron

Thanks Ron.
I thought what I did WAS quarantine, but I guess sometimes you just can't dodge the bullet.
They don't have Any sneezing or rattling I can hear. I just went and listened .
Which ointment should I pick up? Should I goes to Hawes Ranch or another feed store?

Oh no! Other than their eyes- are there any other symptoms? Lethargy, low appetite/thirst, if you hold them to your ear- how is their breathing? If no other issues- It could be conjunctivitis. It's not contagious and is usually seen from birds raised on deep litter method bedding. Also Vit A deficiency could cause it. (reading my chicken health book)

I have to read up on this conjunctivitis. I do use DLM. I don't see any other symptoms other than the red eyes at the moment. And its been a few weeks since I first noticed on the blue orp. How could they get Vit A def? I feed Organic pride starter and it has Vit A supplement. Wow this is boggling. Lol

Best chicken rule of the thumb ever. Not only does it protect your current flock BUT if your current flock does come down with something while the others are in quarantine...you know that they are not the cause and they may also not catch what the rest of the flock has. My bantams have been kept away from my flock for a few weeks now and they are healthy (molting like crazy though) and my flock is having issues so at least I know it's not the banties fault and they are also not ill. I hope it gets better and it's really as simple as extra Vit A and a clean coop! 

I don't have a permanent quarantine area for big birds yet other than a hoop coop that is housing some more blue Orps feom the same deal. I do need to set up appermanent spot though. The chicks were pretty much new borns when I got em .so I put them in with my new borns. Thankfully I haven't sewn any symptoms on my chicks yet.

Thank you Amy for your help. I know you have been dealing with soo much lately. Your gonna be a guru by next year lol. I wish I knew more sometimes so I could help you out too. But I do read and learn.


Thank you EVERYONE for the help. I don't think I can say that enough.

Hopefully tomorrow we can get these chicks feeling better. So ill report back tomorrow.