Crusty eye

[katmoog]

I have a chicken with a crusty eye and swelling around the eye. What can i do to get rid of crustiness?

 

[Mutt Farm]

Hi! sorry you are having trouble. you can use saline solution or warm water on a soft cloth and apply triple antibiotic eye ointment sparingly. Here are some threads you may browse to find causes and treatments. Best of luck and keep us posted!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=eye+swollen+and+crusty

 

[Eggcessive]

Are you seeing any nasal drainage, coughing, sneezing, rattly or wheezy breathing? Is there any bad odor? Can you see any marks around the eye where she may have been pecked or stung? Mycoplasma (MG) and coryza are two respiratory diseases that can cause swelling around an eye with sticky drainage.