Chick with eye problems

[Chirehe]

I got this chick from atwood's last night and has a very wonky eye, anyone know what it is or a cure? He's the liveliest of the bunch which seems weird if he's in pain.

 

[gimmie birdies]

Try pure eye drops. But not visine.

 

[Eggcessive]

Soak off the eye drainage with a small warm wet compress for a few minutes. Then apply a small dab of either Terramycin eye ointment or plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment twice daily. It may just be from a peck in the eye or some dirt or debris irritating it.

 

[Chirehe]

Soak off the eye drainage with a small warm wet compress for a few minutes. Then apply a small dab of either Terramycin eye ointment or plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment twice daily. It may just be from a peck in the eye or some dirt or debris irritating it.

Thank you! That was my plan i've been able to clear up kitten eye infections like that so I was hoping it'd work on him too!

 

[Myrshine]

Most eye issues are related to respiratory diseases, so just be aware of that if it comes back. It could also be an injury.

 

[Chirehe]

Most eye issues are related to respiratory diseases, so just be aware of that if it comes back. It could also be an injury.

i've been told, I figured both eyes would swell up rather than just one? I'm hoping it's just a little infection that needs cleaned out. I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on him either way.

 

[Myrshine]

i've been told, I figured both eyes would swell up rather than just one? I'm hoping it's just a little infection that needs cleaned out. I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on him either way.

No it doesn’t have to be both eyes, it actually normally affects one primarily. I would suggest getting testing done.

 

[Chirehe]

No it doesn’t have to be both eyes, it actually normally affects one primarily. I would suggest getting testing done.

Weird, how would I go about testing?

 

[Eggcessive]

Respiratory diseases, such as MG, can be a cause of eye problems, but it usually does not happen until 2-3 weeks of age. In very young chicks, I would suspect pecking.