Shanijo Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Hi there wonder if anyone could help have got up this morning to find that one of our chucks was'nt acting quite right upon further examination have found that around her eye is swollen and that her eye is watering slightly there does'nt seem to be any discharge has anybody got any idea as to what it could I have uploaded a picture below to view. Have been giving them chicken tonic in there water and also nutri drops. Nigel & Sharon Edited December 19, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That, imo needs ABs = vets, its infected..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanijo Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks for that i have just read on another post someone recommended boots eyesdrops containing Chloramphencol which did the trick do you think we should try this. Nigel and Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That will only treat a virus, it looks like a bacterial infection to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks like mycoplasma, I would take her to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I agree with Plum and Steve, she needs to see a vet. The swelling indicates this is more than just a sore eye, she needs antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks like mycoplasma as the sinuses are swollen which is classic sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That will only treat a virus .... I don't think this is correct. They are antibacterial but are *not licensed for use in poultry in UK. I would take her to the vet to be on the safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks for that i have just read on another post someone recommended boots eyesdrops containing Chloramphencol which did the trick do you think we should try this. That will only treat a virus, it looks like a bacterial infection to me... 'fraid you have got it the wrong way around Steve. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections - they do nothing for viruses other than treating secondary bacterial infections. All this aside, you need to go to the vet. Myco would be top of my list. If this is the case, her issues are not restricted to the eye and therefore drops alone will not treat her overall condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have always believed Chloramphencol is an anti-viral med. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 No, it is an antibiotic. There are actually not many anti viral medications in common use. Viruses are usually left untreated as generally the body has to fight them off. Antibiotic support is given purely to treat opportunistic secondary bacterial infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 As I thought - primarily viral........ What causes conjunctivitis? The most common cause of conjunctivitis is a viral infection. Other causes include seasonal allergies, bacterial infection, and reactions to eye medications. Or is not the same for chooks...........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 If you look in front of the eye Steve you can see the sinus's are swollen, it's more than conjunctivitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Agreed, I can see what looks like pus above the lower eyelid too- which would indicate a bacterial infection......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I think the issue going back to the chook in question is that the eye is quite possibly a symptom of something else like Myco. If this is the case, trying to resolve the eye issue alone may not be the way forward. For example distemper in dogs causes amongst other things green crusty eyes. Using eye drops may soothe the eyes but it doesn't stop the dog having distemper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 It was me that posted about the eye drops, they are good (though not licenced for poultry) but probably wont help in this situation, that does indeed look like Myco and the hen will need some antibiotics (Tylan is good if your vet will prescribe it - not all will) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Tylan is the daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 My vet thought my pekin had myco and she looked nothing like this poor girl - her eye was just red and swollen and cleared up after abx and with hindsight was probably just an infected wound. She never developed swollen sinuses and I was told myco is often one sided, puss would also be on the outside - the infection here is contained behind the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanijo Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks everybody for your much valued help we have phoned the vets earlier today but unfortunately the vet on today was not very familar with chickens so we are taking Belle tomorrow hopefully to get her sorted will keep you all updated as to what they say Nigel & Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alet_chicken Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Good luck! Let us know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanijo Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi everyone just a quick update we took Belle to the vets today and he said he thought she'd got a bacterial infection and is 99% sure it is myco and has prescribed baytril and have got to take her back saturday for another check up once again thank you to everyone for there much valued information and coments. Nigel & Sharon Lily Belle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanijo Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi everyone another update for you all Belle has been back to the vets and he has prescribed another course of baytril for the next two weeks he is very happy with her and her eye has gone nearly back to normal he just wants the swelling by the beak to go down abit more but he was concerned about the loss of feathers she is nearly bare and our other chuck Lily is not helping he advised us to seperate her for a while so that she can recover better but we have no idea how to do this as we only have one eglu has anyone any suggestions for a quick fix just for a couple of weeks we have read about putting her in a box with water and food but did'nt know if this would be okay. We have also ordered some purple spray and a chicken saddle which we hope might help ( I think she is going through a bad moult too) .Any advise greatly welcomed. Regards Nigel & Sharon Lily Belle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Use something like a shelf from your oven to divide the run during the day with a box for laying/hiding. Bring her in at night and either put her in a box on its side somewhere safe and quiet or in a cat carrier. I have a rabbit hutch you can borrow if not or a cat carrier - where are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 You could put a lattice of garden canes through the Eglu bars to form a barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Its almost certainly a complication of myco, it affects the sinuses, you will need some Baytril, and she will be fine , my cockerel is recoveting from exactly the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
