Chick eyes completely shut by scabs!

[juliomachado10]

My flock(a roo,a hen and 7 two months old chicks) got fowl pox 2 weeks ago and they developed growths and scabs in their skin my hen started picking them and the scabs worsened because she pecked them a lot so I separated her, recently they all started to recover but one had his eye lids very damaged and then he growth scabs on both eyes! This has been going for a week and he has been eating and drinking since the scabs did not cover his eyes completely, I used eye drops to help him a little with the problem, this morning he got his eyes completely shut so I was wondering what should I do to help, should I try removing the scabs or baby feed him and wait? I really don't know since is the first time it has happened to one of my chickens and he can't eat or drink now since he can't see a thing.

 

[Grits&Eggs]

when mine got bad I brought her to the vet and she gave them a shot, some antibiotics and an eye cream, worked wonders. Mine however didn't have fowl pox, so not sure if treatment will be the same - cost me $200 bucks also
good luck

 

[juliomachado10]

when mine got bad I brought her to the vet and she gave them a shot, some antibiotics and an eye cream, worked wonders. Mine however didn't have fowl pox, so not sure if treatment will be the same - cost me $200 bucks also
good luck

Thanks for replying, sadly there are no vets where I live nor the money to pay a vet, do you know if I can do something to help him by miself?

 

[Miss Lydia]

@staceyj

 

[Trux]

Never had this happen either but maybe warm damp compress would help loosen up the scabs to the point he could get his eyes open

 

[Miss Lydia]

I wonder if after warm compresses something like Terramycin ointment for eyes or Neosporin would help them not scab over again?

 

[juliomachado10]

Never had this happen either but maybe warm damp compress would help loosen up the scabs to the point he could get his eyes open

So basically I put the warm compress and simply try to peel it off like a normal scab? Or it will fall because of the heat? Another thing is, the scab in his beak can be removed this way too?

 

[juliomachado10]

I wonder if after warm compresses something like Terramycin ointment for eyes or Neosporin would help them not scab over again?

I have eye drops, will that be enough to prevent an infection? When the eye was still open I could not see any liquid nor pus, so I guess his eyes are just blocked.

 

[Eggcessive]

What are the eye drops? I agree with the warm wet compresses to the eyes (saline is good to use, recipe below.) And if you have antibiotic eye drops or ointment those would be good in the eyes twice a day. Fowl pox only lasts 3 weeks, thank goodness, but it usually spreads through the flock. It is carried by mosquitoes, and disturbing the scabs can spread the disease, so avoid it except for getting the eyes open. Offering chick feed with water in it, and electrolytes, vitamins, and some cooked egg may help them keep from losing too much weight. Keep them close to food and water so they can find it.

Saline recipe:
Add 2 tsp of table salt to a quart or liter of water. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in a clean jar. You can also buy saline at a drug store.

 

[juliomachado10]

What are the eye drops? I agree with the warm wet compresses to the eyes (saline is good to use, recipe below.) And if you have antibiotic eye drops or ointment those would be good in the eyes twice a day. Fowl pox only lasts 3 weeks, thank goodness, but it usually spreads through the flock. It is carried by mosquitoes, and disturbing the scabs can spread the disease, so avoid it except for getting the eyes open. Offering chick feed with water in it, and electrolytes, vitamins, and some cooked egg may help them keep from losing too much weight. Keep them close to food and water so they can find it.

Saline recipe:
Add 2 tsp of table salt to a quart or liter of water. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in a clean jar. You can also buy saline at a drug store.

The eye drops I used are chloramphenicol drops,and I will try to use the warm compress and the saline water.