Eye mites

[louiseschwieker]

She's just a little silkie. Maybe 2 lbs

 

[PollyGirl21]

Did you apply anything powerful directly on her eyes? I would say as a rule of thumb, never apply a questionable chemical directly on a chicken's eyes. Only if you are sure it is safe. Eyes are delicate.

Have you considered using saline to flush out her eyes? It might work, but don't try it unless someone else who has more experience with sick chickens approves it!
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Phew! Anyone else?

 

[louiseschwieker]

No I just put it on her back/neck

 

[louiseschwieker]

I've been putting the microcyn eye gel on her eyes only

 

[PollyGirl21]

Ah, I see.
Have you ever used saline before? It might help.

 

[louiseschwieker]

I've used artificial eye drops. If have to find the saline when I get home. I'm in class right now

 

[louiseschwieker]

If i did give her too much ivermectin, what should I do?

 

[janiedoe]

Thank you!

I was voted "WORLD'S GREATEST WORRIER" by my kids! Lol

 

[Eggcessive]

Ivermectin pour-on dosage is 1mg per kg (each 2.2 pounds) which equals 0.2 ml per pound (if you can use a 1 ml syringe it is easier and more accurate than drops.)

 

[Eggcessive]

Looks like I made an error in post 39. It should read 0.2 ml per kg (each 2.2 pounds.)