My Chicken Has Swollen Eyes!

[Eggcessive]

If you can't cull them, then I would try to get antibiotics, since they can suffer and may develop secondary infections making them sicker. Here is a link with pictures of fowl pox (which can vary in appearance.) https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox

 

[TamingMaster]

I'll try to get some antibiotics.
Thank you so much for all your help!

 

[Suzie]

You can get oxytetracycline antibiotic from a Vet in the UK...it comes in powder form and can be added to their drinking water, water needs to be changed every 24 hours with this antibiotic.

 

[TamingMaster]

Thank you, I'll ask for Oxytetracycline when we go to the vets.

 

[Eggcessive]

I'm sure your vet will know what to give for possible coryza, but sulfadimethoxine would be preferable for coryza. Oxytetracycline would be better for MG or other respiratory infections, although it would be helpful.

 

[TamingMaster]

Thanks, I'll see what the vets say.

You've both been a great help!
Thank you very much!

 

[casportpony]

Thanks, I'll see what the vets say.

You've both been a great help!
Thank you very much!

When you go to the vet ask them about doing a gram stain to check for bacteria. Here in the US it's about $30. Also ask your vet about Baytril. It's banned for use in poultry, but some vets will prescribe it anyway.

-Kathy