Chick can’t close eye

[Aunt Angus]

(forgive me if you dont need this pep talk, but I'd rather tell someone who doesnt need to hear it than not tell someone who does)
I dont know your personal opinions on the matter, but.. if it is going to be lifelong, it is okay for you to decide to cull the bird. that level of supportive care (cleaning eye multiple times a day) is more than anyone expects of you & no one would fault you for putting the bird down.

I am a staunch believer in doing all you can, but I agree with this wholeheartedly. This is very well stated.

 

[Aunt Angus]

is there a stronger/faster acting oral dose or just normal putting it in water?

Yes! But dosing for a teeny tiny chick would be tricky. I don't think you can overdose a chicken, but you might be able to get a small enough dose in a small syringe.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/corid-amprolium-oral-drench-instructions.74391/

 

[ackie]

I am a staunch believer in doing all you can, but I agree with this wholeheartedly. This is very well stated.

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Have you looked into antibiotic eye drops? I don't know that they're the answer but might be worth a try

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Have you looked into antibiotic eye drops? I don't know that they're the answer but might be worth a try

Im only seeing eye drops for conjunctivitis, but I’m not sure what I would classify this as. An injury or just eye infection?

 

[Silkiechicken66]

The chick is doing much better now. It can almost completely close its eye, and less debris is getting in it. It’s poops are also almost back to normal.

 

[Silkiechicken66]

The eye is much clearer today, and no more blood in the poop. I’m about to clean the debris around it.

 

[Aunt Angus]

The eye is much clearer today, and no more blood in the poop. I’m about to clean the debris around it.

That looks great! Wow! What a difference!!!!

 

[Aunt Angus]

The eye is much clearer today, and no more blood in the poop. I’m about to clean the debris around it.

Can it close its eye now?

Doesn't even look like the same chick! Nice job!

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Can it close its eye now?

Doesn't even look like the same chick! Nice job!

As far as I can tell it can! It looks like it’s ever so slightly open but it’s basically closed. I’m surprised at how fast it improved after being swollen.

 

[Silkiechicken66]

It’s been awhile, probably my last update on here. It’s eye has been clear and I haven’t had to clean it since. Has some little chunks in feathers that won’t come out, but it’s getting new feathers so hopefully they just molt out.