***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Kassaundra]

the iris seem to have inverted or sunk in to me when i look at his eye it is weird, is Glaucoma treatable?

this is his normal eye for comparison

Yes w/ daily drops from the vet, though that eye is toast, he will never see out of it again. Glaucoma is hereditary I would not hatch any of his chicks.

 

[Kassaundra]

If it is glaucoma there is always the chance his other eye will develop it.

 

[miohippus]

Yes w/ daily drops from the vet, though that eye is toast, he will never see out of it again. Glaucoma is hereditary I would not hatch any of his chicks.

oh, dear he was my best roo too.

 

[Kassaundra]

oh, dear he was my best roo too.

I just did a little research on it there are basically 2ish types primary, is inherited and will most likely take the other eye too. Secondary is from an injury or infection, not likely to affect the other eye.

It is when the "tear" fluid is able to enter the actual eyeball fluid cavity causing the swelling, blindness and injury you see. This is a very painful condition, in either primary or secondary cases. If it is glaucoma and if it is secondary the infection needs to be cleared and is likely the eyeball itself that has the infection or injury (leading to infection leading to glaucoma). When all this is cleared then they pressure should be back to normal, but the eye is lost at least the ability of the eye. The article stated there were to many possible txs if secondary glaucoma to list and talk about in the article.

If it is primary it is a life long tx of drops a couple of times a day, the tx was described as "expensive".

The pitted spots on the eyeball look like injury ulcers to me, I had a pug that got them several times, her eye had to be sewn shut for them to heal. She also needed salve (prescription) put on her eyeball several times a day. She was always getting repeat problems after the first time.

 

[miohippus]

I just did a little research on it there are basically 2ish types primary, is inherited and will most likely take the other eye too. Secondary is from an injury or infection, not likely to affect the other eye.

It is when the "tear" fluid is able to enter the actual eyeball fluid cavity causing the swelling, blindness and injury you see. This is a very painful condition, in either primary or secondary cases. If it is glaucoma and if it is secondary the infection needs to be cleared and is likely the eyeball itself that has the infection or injury (leading to infection leading to glaucoma). When all this is cleared then they pressure should be back to normal, but the eye is lost at least the ability of the eye. The article stated there were to many possible txs if secondary glaucoma to list and talk about in the article.

If it is primary it is a life long tx of drops a couple of times a day, the tx was described as "expensive".

The pitted spots on the eyeball look like injury ulcers to me, I had a pug that got them several times, her eye had to be sewn shut for them to heal. She also needed salve (prescription) put on her eyeball several times a day. She was always getting repeat problems after the first time.

Thanks, for the info... unfortunately i have doubts my vet knows much about birds.

 

[Kyzmette]

I'd be going with the injury ulcers, too. That's what I was referring to earlier as the point of entry for infection. I can't imagine this eye is going to be functional after everything is said and done, but it's a good possibility this is treatable. If it were just the cataract and swelling, I would go with the non-injury glaucoma, but with the external infection and pitting, I'm leaning toward injury.

 

[hotcurltr]

Yes w/ daily drops from the vet, though that eye is toast, he will never see out of it again. Glaucoma is hereditary I would not hatch any of his chicks.

After I just read what Kass and Kyzmett posted, the old brain fog remembered how we used to sew the injured eye shut and treat it 3 times a day it ususally got better with just a white spot in the middle. But usually depending on the injury they do lose sight or part of it anyway. I just lost an old white game hen that had one eye and she did great. It was like that when I got her so I don't know what had happened, but the eye was removed. Anyway, the guy down the road has a small mixed breed dog, that killed 3 of my hens. The guy was honest enough to come let us know the dog took one home. He said shoot him or do what we want! I think it's his responsibility, but I was so stunned I didn't say anything. The dog is here everyday, and we chase it off. Maybe if I catch it someone whould adopt it if I took it to the pound.
I am so sorry for all the work so many of you are going through, with sick and injured animals. I can't really answer anything because I can't seem to remember very much anymore. Part of this auto immune disease does that to me. It's kind of embarrassing, because sometimes I 'll be talking and can't even remember the word the. Oh well, just make sure u get me some good cheese to go with my whine.

Is anyone going to the Okmulgee Poultry auction tonight. I know I said never, but they have a goose advertised. Hubby will be there so he'll help me keep my hand down,LOL
I sold 4 of my goats Sunday, including my very pregnant nubian nanny. The gal just called me and said she had beautiful twins a few hours ago. A doeling and billy. One is spotted so I'll bet they're pretty. Sigh. I just have to cut back on some of the work and feed bills, and get caught up on what I'm capable of doing around here. I still have one preggie goat. I'll try not to sell her. I do like goats milk.
I am going to sell our mini pony. My grandaughter has out
grown him and he's a pest.

Dusti..Congratulations on your hatch. How many more have u gotten?
Welcome all you newbies. It's been a little while since I posted. Has anyone heard how Cheryl's hubby is doing?

 

[miohippus]

ok, one mystery solved i just cracked open an egg and the yolk disintegrated and this is what the inside looks like what is up with this is it from freezing ?

 

[Kassaundra]

ok, one mystery solved i just cracked open an egg and the yolk disintegrated and this is what the inside looks like what is up with this is it from freezing ?

Did it smell???

Looks like it got contaminated and grew bacteria/fungus.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Did it smell???

Looks like it got contaminated and grew bacteria/fungus.

X2 I would NOT eat that egg.

That's interesting that penicillian takes 48 hours to really kick in. But I'm not going to stop the colloidal silver drops, just keep letting everything heal. I know there is a time and a place for antibiotics but I treat all my kids ear infections and pink eye infections with colloidal silver- saves an $85 doctor bill and a $$ prescription. As long as they don't have chronic problems that is. It isn't for every time but I KNOW it works much of the time.