Chicken’s eyes are kept closed

[7cma]

Help! I’m a newbie. One of my 4 month old chickens keep closing her eyes and stand there most of the time. She does eat but not much, her poo is ok. No runny nose , but started making short squeaky noise. What could be the problem and what should I do?

 

[M Brennen]

It’s always helpful to post pictures. She sounds like she needs help.

 

[Aapomp831]

A short squeaky noise is usually a sneeze. She may be starting a respiratory issue. Have you noticed any bubbling in the corners of the eye?

 

[7cma]

A short squeaky noise is usually a sneeze. She may be starting a respiratory issue. Have you noticed any bubbling in the corners of the eye?

Not really

It’s always helpful to post pictures. She sounds like she needs help.

A short squeaky noise is usually a sneeze. She may be starting a respiratory issue. Have you noticed any bubbling in the corners of the eye?

 

[Aapomp831]

I would check that chickens crop. It looks enlarged in the pictures. Withhold food and water overnight and check to see if the crop is empty in the morning. If not, she may have an impacted crop.

 

[7cma]

Thanks! Is there any quick treatment if that is the problem?

 

[Myrshine]

Could be sour crop or Coccidiosis

 

[M Brennen]

How is she doing today?

 

[7cma]

She looks same, still keeps Her eyes closed most of the time. I check her crop this morning and it was soft.

 

[M Brennen]

Is she still making the squeaky noises? Is she having difficulty breathing? I’m probably not much help, but the noise issue does sound like a respiratory issue.