Chickens with swollen eyes - NOT my birds... help?

[HuffleClaw]

My uncle has 3 hens that all have 1 swollen eye. They are swollen shut, and their combs are a bit swollen as well. I don’t know if / when I can provide pictures.
He says they are all acting sluggish and lethargic. They’re not really eating or drinking much. 2 of them are older in age, one is still a pullet. He has separated them from the rest of his flock. What could this be? What are his options? He is perfectly fine will culling them, if it’s in their best interests. -His coops are always pet clean, their waterers are cleaned and refreshed daily.-

He has almost 200 chickens now, all have spacious coops, none overcrowded.

Thanks in advance,
Kayla

 

[HuffleClaw]

@aart @casportpony @Texas Kiki @007Sean @oldhenlikesdogs @Cragg Klefor @sylviethecochin

 

[casportpony]

Sounds like a respiratory infection like coryza. To be honest, he really should submit them for necropsy and figure out what disease they have.

 

[Kiki]

Could be the beginning of a respiratory disease would be my first guess.
Take your pick.

 

[Kiki]

Huff I don't say this in an ugly way...it's just hard to guess.

Could be the beginning of a respiratory disease would be my first guess.
Take your pick.

 

[HuffleClaw]

https://morningchores.com/chicken-diseases/
#5 on this list is pretty spot on, I think. So looks like he will be culling them. I’m still open to more opinions before giving him a definite answer.

 

[Kiki]

https://morningchores.com/chicken-diseases/
#5 on this list is pretty spot on, I think. So looks like he will be culling them. I’m still open to more opinions before giving him a definite answer.

Kathy gave the best advice.
Cull and send for necropsy.

The best thing is to know...a for sure answer.

 

[aart]

Unless they are tested, it's mere speculation.
With 200 birds, there's a good chance the others have it too.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Kathy gave the best advice.
Cull and send for necropsy.

The best thing is to know...a for sure answer.

He’s not one to spend extra money on things such as. It’s best for his flock, and I hope I can convince him to send the bodies off for a necropsy

 

[casportpony]

He’s not one to spend extra money on things such as. It’s best for his flock, and I hope I can convince him to send the bodies off for a necropsy

What state does he live in?