Fowl pox

[Jrchik0624]

Hi, I already posted about my baby hen having fowl pox on her eye and got recommendations to clean it with saline and Neosporin. But, its not working its getting worse and she cant open her eyes no more. i tried to force open her eyelids but she was crying to let her go. I dont know what to do.

 

[Eggcessive]

Fowl pox virus from mosquitoes lasts about 3 weeks. You could dab a little Betadine on it, but otherwise do not disturb scabs because it can spread the virus. Hold some food mixed with water and egg up to her beak twice a day, since she probably cannot see well.

 

[Jrchik0624]

Ok so just to make sure I dont try to open her eyes, right?

 

[Eggcessive]

You could. Open them with a finger and a thumb and apply some Terramycin eye ointment or plain Neosporin ointment twice a day. That can help treat a secondary eye infection. If there is any gunk in the eye, you can flush with a little saline or eye ointment before applying the ointment. Betadine is only for the outside of the eye.