Infected eye

[NonnaLisa]

Providence has had one eye closed for a couple of weeks, but now the eye is swollen. She’s been on Baytril 2x a day, as well as Terrmycin ointment 2x a day For 6 days. The eye has improved but it still looks poorly. I don’t live near any vets who treat poultry, so would appreciate any advice. Many thanks, Lisa and Providence

 

[Animal-lover339]

Providence has had one eye closed for a couple of weeks, but now the eye is swollen. She’s been on Baytril 2x a day, as well as Terrmycin ointment 2x a day For 6 days. The eye has improved but it still looks poorly. I don’t live near any vets who treat poultry, so would appreciate any advice. Many thanks, Lisa and Providence
She seems blind or could be me ,I had a silkie too with the same problem but in both eyes is she having any discharge? And build up?

 

[Eggcessive]

A swollen eye can be caused by a sinus infection from a respiratory disease, such as mycoplasma. Other bacteria such as E.coli, can be involved as well. Here is a graphic video of removing pus from around an eye if there is pus causing the swelling:

 

[Myrshine]

Respiratory infection. Most common infectious diseases to cause respiratory infection symptoms are Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG or also known as Chronic Respiratory Disease), Coryza, or even Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILV). I’ll tell you the unfortunate truth about respiratory infections in chickens- if you don’t believe me, look it up for yourself. Unfortunately, unlike us humans, antibiotics will never cure the disease of affected or exposed birds. All your infected birds will remain carriers for life, spreading the diseases to non-infected birds through feces. If you introduce new birds to your existing flock, the newbies will become infected. If you hatch eggs, MG passes through eggs into the chick, if it survives. You must maintain a closed flock. No birds out, no new birds in. Do not sell nor give away eggs to be hatched. Your other option is to cull your entire flock and disinfect everything. Your infected bird(s) will remain immune-comprimised for life. It’ll resurface within times of stress. Here’s more information about the MOST COMMON disease in backyard flocks: http://www.gapoultrylab.org/wp-cont...coplasma handout for Backyard Flocks 4-12.pdf