Eye Infection

[baabs9698]

As long as she can breathe, just wait for it to loosen. So glad to hear she wants to paraty in the dirt!
Remember: fowl pox is caused by a virus [not treatable-have to let it run its course] but one can get secondary infections that are bacteria [in your case its in the eyes] that IS treatable.....

Thanks for the help, I really was freaking for a while. These are our first chickens, we've had ducks for years, The only trouble we have with them is predators, they are pretty much disease free and easy to care for but they are not as affectionate and fun as the chickens!

Both chickens are on antibiotics for the secondary stuff, hoping Fred doesn't get it too, but I don't know how he can avoid it, those two are best buds (i say he, even though he is a she). Been calling Fred a he since he was little, even though we knew SHE was a pullet when we bought her. Our nephew named HIM so it stuck!

Thank you again for all your help, every little bit of wisdom helps!!! Hopefully someday I'll be wise and experienced too and can pay it forward!

 

[froggiesheins]

The pleasure is mine to be able to help another peep....:cd

 

[baabs9698]

She's getting better and better. More and more scabs are coming off. She's gaining weight again too!

 

[froggiesheins]

OH WOW she looks GREAT!!! You are a good chicken MAMA!

 

[baabs9698]

OH WOW she looks GREAT!!! You are a good chicken MAMA!

Thank you! I am so happy she's feeling better! I made them scambled eggs yesterday, they got some leftover bread pudding the day before....Lol think they're spoiled? So far Fred is showing no signs of the disease. strange!

 

[froggiesheins]

Yeah, its really puzzeling when out of xxxamount of birdies only a few get it and the rest don't....I know technically it is what each chickens immune system can handle/or fight off/or ignore [pick one-I am guessing], just like us humans.......kisses to your girly!

 

[joselleceline]

Wondering what the outcome was on this thread? My 3 silkies look similar, but not nearly as pronounced on the comb.

 

[tjbuckshotbarn]

Can I get some advice for treating my hens eye

 

[pattywac3]

I have 2 Sklkiechicks with an eye infection and they have had it a month. I clean their eyes with warm water and cotton balls and they hate it! Then I put antibiotic eye drops in their eyes. Starting to get better. Not sealed shut in the morning anymore. I Am surprised how long it is taking to get rid of it!