Kit that won't open eyes

[LhickenChicken]

I recently had a litter of three kits, and they have been being nursed by their mom, Starlight.

BUT... When they were supposed to be opening their eyes, only two of them did! I examined the third that didn't open it's eyes and there seems to be a crust there preventing her from opening her eyes. Help, anyone?

 

[NatJ]

These are rabbits, right?

Wash the eyes with a cloth and warm water or saline solution (saline being basically saltwater-- there are plenty of recipes on the internet.)

If you get the eyes clean, it may be fine after that.
And if it is not fine, at least clean eyes make it easier to see what else is going on.

 

[LhickenChicken]

These are rabbits, right?

Wash the eyes with a cloth and warm water or saline solution (saline being basically saltwater-- there are plenty of recipes on the internet.)

If you get the eyes clean, it may be fine after that.
And if it is not fine, at least clean eyes make it easier to see what else is going on.

BYC decided I shouldn't watch this thread. The kit's eyes have opened up already. Yes, it was a rabbit.

 

[NatJ]

BYC decided I shouldn't watch this thread. The kit's eyes have opened up already. Yes, it was a rabbit.

I'm glad it got better anyway

 

[LhickenChicken]

I'm glad it got better anyway

Thanks