Sick silkie

[Eire777]

Hi I'm Peter from ireland I have a black silkie one of its eyes is completely shut and one is barely open I have been putting eye drops in but today noticed white mites on its face and on closer inspection all over her head i have been dusting het but its in a really bad way face is swollen and some blood above one of its eyes s there anything that can be done or is it too late please help!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings, Peter, and

! Pleased you joined us! You might try posting in the link below - hope your silkie gets better!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[Eire777]

Thanks guys

 

[drumstick diva]

Is it possible another chick has been pecking at his eyes? Silkies tend to be bullied because they are docile and their crests and beards limit their vision.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[Eire777]

havent been on here for a long time but that black silkie bantam that was sick is fine now she is getting on fine, it took alot of doctoring (worth it for a silkie) apart from being blind in one eye and possibly deaf the chicken is happy!