One of the fairly common diseases seen in chickens is eye closure. The reasons for this can be very different. The most common are a reaction to bright light, the negative impact of poor-quality food, the development of viral diseases, a stressful situation, and others.
It is difficult for a poultry farmer to independently make a correct diagnosis and determine why a bird’s eye closes. In this case, of course, it is better to contact a specialist – a veterinarian. He will not only identify the cause of the disease, but will also be able to correctly prescribe treatment. Otherwise, if the diagnosis is incorrect, a positive result in the treatment will not be achieved.
Also, if a hen’s eye is closed, the sick individual should be immediately isolated from the rest of the livestock and placed in another room. Perhaps this is just a negative reaction to light or food, or it may be something quite serious, such as an airborne disease. It is not worth risking the health of other feathered pets, it is better to play it safe once again.
If a household owner who has a sick chicken does not have the opportunity to consult a veterinarian, you can try to treat the bird on your own. The most suitable in this case will be the following antibiotics: Baycox, Sulfadimetoksin, Amprolium. However, before using them, it is necessary to study the instructions and determine the appropriate dose of the drug for your chicken. Do not give antibiotics to feathered pets for more than five to seven days. Otherwise, this can also lead to serious complications, since these drugs destroy numerous useful substances in the bird’s body in addition to bacteria and harmful microorganisms.
In some chickens, the eyes stick together due to a lack of vitamin A in the body. For them, it is worth purchasing a vitamin complex. Such drugs are available, both in conventional pharmacies and in veterinary ones.
Sometimes after hatching from eggs, chicks cannot open their eyes for several days. In fact, there is nothing to worry about, this is normal and quite acceptable. After a couple of days, everything will pass, and the chicks will begin to open their eyes and look at the world. In no case should antibiotics be given to tiny feathered pets. They will only harm a small body that has not even begun to develop normally.
In some cases, chicken can be cured with the help of tetracycline ointment, with which the bird’s eyes are very carefully lubricated.
