eye still closed

[adorable]

I have some 3 week old babies with one eye open and one eyes closed. I took a wet cloth and open the other eye. BUt it has been 2 days now and it still closed. Any suggestions?

 

[Genipher]

I have one like that too. I would also like to hear the advice of those in-the-know.

 

[CCourson05]

The best thing to do is wash the eyes (yes do both even though only one seems to be infected) with warm water and a soft wash cloth. gently pry the eye open, some pus may come out if the infection is bad. Wash away any discharge. Then apply some antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) make sure it is just plain antibiotic ointment not the kind with pain meds in it. Make sure the eye is completely covered with the ointment. Do both so the infection does not pass to the other eye. you will have to do this 2 times a day for a week to clear up the eye completely.

This is caused by the nesting box not being cleaned by day 9. The dirt and poo infect the eye while the rabbit is beginning to open them.

 

[adorable]

This is caused by the nesting box being cleaned by day 9. The dirt and poo infect the eye while the rabbit I beginning to open them.

do u mean not being cleaned by day 9. ?

 

[CCourson05]

Lol. Yeah. Sorry typo.

 

[adorable]

.I just had to point that out. What day do u clean yours out? I was thinking day 8

 

[Genipher]

Whoops! I waited until day 15!

I'll have to go double-check the kits and see how their eyes are doing today...

 

[CCourson05]

I think most clean at day 7 and again on 12.

 

[adorable]

ok,thanks

 

[brentr]

There are some who don't clean out the nest box until the kits leave it at 21-24 days. I have attached nest boxes with lids/roofs, not drop ins. I use straw for nesting, and each kindle starts with a clean box and pile of fresh straw. I've had 5 litters over the past 6 months and have yet to have any eye issues with the kits. Not saying I won't in the future, but my experience to date has been pretty good.