Problem With One Of My Chicks' Eyes

[tec27]

I posted here before but the solution didnt work. One of my ameraucana chicks has this weird eye problem ever since it was born. Only one eye is leaky and the feathers around it arent growing properly. I was told to try duramycin-10, however it didnt help at all. The chick seems fine, very energetic, doesnt seem to be bothered at all. The other chicks he is with show no similar symptoms. Any suggestions? Deformity?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I don't know what the problem is but here is some information if interested regarding vit a:

http://www.dsm.com/en_US/html/dnpna/anh_poul_vit_a_def.htm

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/166/vitamin-a-deficiency-nutritional-roup

http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/pou..._poultry/vitamin_deficiencies_in_poultry.html

 

[tec27]

Could it be born with a vitamin a deficiency from the parents? Because his eye has been like this since at least day 2 or 3.

 

[tec27]

I've been giving him save-a-chick with no change in symptoms. Dont really know what else to do.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I've been giving him save-a-chick with no change in symptoms. Dont really know what else to do.

Sorry I don't know the cause and it sounds like you are doing all you can.

I hope the little guy gets better soon.

 

[tec27]

Well thanks for your help anyway!

 

[missnu01]

Could just be conjunctivitis

 

[tec27]

Could just be conjunctivitis

Do you know the best treatment for that?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Quote:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/566566/please-help-can-you-use-neosporin-in-eye
see post #3

Miss Nu of course might respond but thought I would pass along this link anyway.

Also you can search for this- but some are mentioning in threads about using Neosporin (for chickens it needs to always be without pain killer). So check that out too if needed.

 

[tec27]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/566566/please-help-can-you-use-neosporin-in-eye
see post #3

Miss Nu of course might respond but thought I would pass along this link anyway.

Also you can search for this- but some are mentioning in threads about using Neosporin (for chickens it needs to always be without pain killer). So check that out too if needed.

Thanks for your help!