My chicken's swollen eye isn't improving. No vet will treat her!

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One of my chickens has a hugely swollen eye. It started off with bubbles in the eye, then swelled over the course of a week. It is now swollen shut with clear discharge. No other symptoms. No trouble breathing, no nasal discharge, eating and drinking normally. I've been putting Terramycin in the eye for 3 days with no improvement. There is no vet around here that will treat a chicken, so I don't know what to do for her. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 5 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It could be a touch of conjunctivitis but usually swollen eyes are the first sign of Mycoplasma infection which also cause respiratory problems. They will always have Mycoplasma and stress will trigger it, but the first instance is usually the worst. Even if you don't have a vet who will see chickens you could ring them to get a dose of antibiotic such as baytril which will help in early stages.

My chicken's swollen eye isn't improving. No vet will treat her!

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