What's going on with my roosters eye?

[UncleDougsChickens]

I scheduled a vet visit for him in 10 days, cost was 82 dollars for the generic visit without meds, extras etc. Will let you guys know what happens, just thought I would include the cost incase someone googles this in 5 years and are pricing things out.

 

[UncleDougsChickens]

Vet visit was the other day, The vet said a couple of things; he's likely blind in that eye which I suspected, the eye might have an ulcer in it or a "contained" infection, but they are unsure. We both agreed to just leave it as is instead of removing it, unless it starts to spread. The vet said he's likely not in any discomfort since any nerve endings are gonzo. I got some prescription eye drops from the vet to try to shrink the eye, but they said it likely wont work. I'll give it a shot anyways.

tl;dr: as long as it doesnt spread or get worse, I guess hes going to live a normal life, just with 1 eye

 

[Eggcessive]

Glad that you could see the vet. I hope that he gets along well with his one good eye.

 

[UncleDougsChickens]

Most recent photo of peep. There's still an "eye" in there, its not a totally empty socket but the infection seems to have gone away now. He's obviously still blind in that eye. I used prescription strength tobramycin ophthalmic solution, USP .3%. Apparently tractor supply sells it but looks like you need a prescription anyways...

I think little Peep will be around for a while to keep torturing me with his crowing

 

[Aunt Angus]

Most recent photo of peep. There's still an "eye" in there, its not a totally empty socket but the infection seems to have gone away now. He's obviously still blind in that eye. I used prescription strength tobramycin ophthalmic solution, USP .3%. Apparently tractor supply sells it but looks like you need a prescription anyways...

I think little Peep will be around for a while to keep torturing me with his crowing
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That looks SO much better! Holy moly! Being blind isn't the end of the world for a chicken. He's a lucky guy to have such good care.

 

[UncleDougsChickens]

That looks SO much better! Holy moly! Being blind isn't the end of the world for a chicken. He's a lucky guy to have such good care.

Yea hes definitely adjusted to life with one eye

 

[Canadian Wind]

Looks a bit creepy though, lol!

 

[UncleDougsChickens]

Looks a bit creepy though, lol!

heh, its unusual for sure but Ive gotten used to his eye and I think he has too. Most importantly hes going to live many many years to torture me with his crowing..just kidding, hes my little baby