What would cause a thick yellow discharge in chickens' eyes?

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

A thick yellow discharge from a chickens eyes could be caused by an infection of either viral or bacterial nature. This is usually the case, especially if the discharge persists for more than twenty-four hours. The discharge is the result of the body's cells battling harmful cells within the chicken's body.

Answer by  MrsMayer (175)

If a chicken has a thick yellow discharge coming from the eyes it could very well be an eye infection. To treat an eye infection the chicken is normally given antibiotics. The best thing to do for the chicken is to take it to a vet. You may also want to keep it away from the other chickens.

Answer by  aks (221)

Bacteria can cause the thick yellow discharge in the eyes of chickens. Salmonella bacteria can cause purulent conjunctivitis marked by pus and inflammation of the eyelids.

Answer by  Aubrey (356)

Chicken's can get infections just like us humans. The yellow discharge in the chickens' eyes could be some type of eye infection. This could be caused by bacteria, viruses, or even fungus. It's even possible that the chicken has an eye injury. To be sure, go to a veternarian.

Answer by  case (1261)

If more than one chicken has discharge coming from their eyes and it is not clear than you most diffidently have an eye infection which is highly contagious.

Answer by  Andrianna (5)

A thick yellow discharge from a chickens eyes could be caused by an infection of either viral or bacterial nature.

Answer by  chitraanilkumar (340)

What you feel , when do you have yellow dicharge from your eyes the answer is same chichen have some eye dieses may be due to fungal, virous or bacteira/injury