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My Question: Eye problems - I have noticed in the last two that my aviary-kept Blue Front hen has one eye closed most of the time. It doesn't look red or inflamed, and I can't see any discharge - but the lid looks a little swollen. She is otherwise in excellent health, in an outdoor aviary, under trees, great diet etc. She has a long-term breeding mate. I can't see any injury. But the eye when she opens it slightly looks cloudy - no bright orange iris is visible. Catching her would be a bit traumatic, she is only semi-tame; should I try an oral antibiotic in food? Any ideas of what it might be? thanks!
Answered by Dr. Brian Speer, DVM:
Suzanne - it would be inappropriate for a healthcare professional to hypothesize what may be wrong with your bird and recommend treatment. There may very well be a number of issues present here, necessitating examination and diagnosis. Blepharospasm (holding the eyelids closed) should be presumed to be associated with pain in your bird. Although it may be somewhat traumatic to obtain this diagnosis, your potential options for treatment or lack of need for treatment then should be quite clearly delineated. I'd strongly recommend a proper veterinary evaluation for your bird as soon as you can arrange it.filed under:
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