Turkey eye swollen shut. (with picture)

[nuke]

So I just got back from vacation and I immediately checked on y birds. They were taken care of while I was gone, but I noticed one of my 3 week old Bourbon Red turkeys had a swollen eye. This one also appears a bit smaller than the other 3, although they look slightly different so maybe she is just a hen with 3 toms. I did see it walk over to the feeder and grab a bite while i was watching it. Is this anything to worry about or should I just use some antibacterial eye drops?

 

[ivan3]

Yes, try the Tetracycline eye ointment. Have never had a poult with this but sparring toms have occasionally suffered swollen/sealed eyes. Have treated with the ointment, takes 2wks or so to resolve (usually have to pull the partially open (but stuck) lids apart when they're all but cured.

Good luck!

 

[nuke]

Thanks, I'll have to go out and get some of that this morning.