Eye problem on Ameraucana hen (respiratory issue actually)

[Wyorp Rock]

Howdy All,

We noted tonight that one of her 4 hens is having a problem with one eye. There appears to be a section on her eye (closer to beak) that looks like small bubbles, and on the other end of that same eye, some hard looking "growth" that feels like a wart on a person.

7-8 months old.
Pine bedding in coop.
We have not done any type of treatment as of yet, and no other hens are showing any issues with their eyes.
We see no behavior issues, and she continues to lay eggs.

Pic below.

Thoughts?

TWG

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Could be Mycoplasma, bubbles in the eye is usually a "classic" symptom.

How long has the scabby place and wart looking bumps been in the opposite corner of the eye?

I would still flush/apply eye ointment 2-3 times a day as Suggested and get some antibiotics to help with infection.

 

[TexasWineGuy]

Could be Mycoplasma, bubbles in the eye is usually a "classic" symptom.

How long has the scabby place and wart looking bumps been in the opposite corner of the eye?

I would still flush/apply eye ointment 2-3 times a day as Suggested and get some antibiotics to help with infection.


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Can you expand on "eye ointment"? Is this a general eye antibiotic that's OTC?

The scabby warty thingy has only been there for one day. My daughter holds each hen daily so she would have noticed before today.


TWG

 

[glassdragonfly]

Hoping for your hen!

 

[Eggcessive]

You can use either Terramycin eye ointment, and also plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment twice a day.

 

[TexasWineGuy]

You can use either Terramycin eye ointment, and also plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment twice a day.

But is the infection in the eye itself, or a respiratory infection as suggested by some members on the first page of this topic? Can you expand on this?

TWG

 

[Wyorp Rock]

But is the infection in the eye itself, or a respiratory infection as suggested by some members on the first page of this topic? Can you expand on this?

TWG

Without testing, it would be hard to know the cause of the infection.
Your state lab should be able to do testing for you https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/

An independent lab like Zoologix can also run a respiratory panel to see what you may be dealing with https://zoologix.com/

 

[Eggcessive]

If it is mycoplasma or MG, it is a respiratory disease that can cause conjunctivitis (pinkeye) and sinus infection. Some strains are worse than others, and some may cause swelling of the face or around the eye with pus. If no sneezing or other signs ( nasal drainage, sneeze, gasping) of a respiratory nature are present, it could possibly be caused by a peck to the eye.

 

[TexasWineGuy]

Look at feed stores in the cattle meds for Tylan 50 or Tylan 200, and get syringes with 18 or 20 gauge needles to withdraw the medicien. Give it orally after removing the needle. They have been reportedly hard to find this year. How much does your hen weigh? Tylan 50 dosage is 1.25 ml or 1 1/4 ml for a 5 pound hen 3 times a day for 5 days. Tylan 200 dosage is 0.25 ml or 1/4 ml for a 5 pound hen 3 times a day.

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@Eggcessive

Thank you.

Questions:

With a dose of 1.25mL/5LBS, or .25mL/5LBS, how the heck can I administer that into one hen? A mL i is a very small volume of liquid. How would I dose this?

Can I get this med in some liquid or powdered form so I can simply treat their entire drinking water supply? ( I plan to treat all 4 hens, even though 3 are non-symptomatic)

TWG

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Eggcessive

Thank you.

Questions:

With a dose of 1.25mL/5LBS, or .25mL/5LBS, how the heck can I administer that into one hen? A mL i is a very small volume of liquid. How would I dose this?

Can I get this med in some liquid or powdered form so I can simply treat their entire drinking water supply? ( I plan to treat all 4 hens, even though 3 are non-symptomatic)

TWG

That should be 0.25ml per pound of weight. So for a 5lb hen that would be 1.25ml given orally 3 times a day for 5 days. (Tylan50)

If you want something to put in water for multiple birds, then you can order Tylosin (Tylan) soluble online. Dosage is 1 teaspoon powder per gallon of drinking water for 7-14 days. https://www.jedds.com/shop/tylan-soluble-100-g/

 

[coach723]

Most Tractor Supply stores carry syringes down to 3ml size. You can usually get 1ml oral syringes at a pharmacy, just ask them. If you use Tylan you will need a needled syringe to draw the medication from the bottle, then you can transfer to a smaller oral syringe if you have it to get the dose correct. For a dose of 1ml, or 1.25ml a 3ml syringe will work.
This is Terramycin, also usually available at most Tractor Supply stores, it's a tiny tube and may be locked up to prevent theft, so ask for it if you can't find it, it's usually with the cattle/livestock stuff.