finch with swollen eye (1 Viewer)

[JoeGBirder]

i saw a house finch who had eyes that appeared to be swollen... is it just remaining juvenile plumage around the eyes? he was acting very strange too, because he just kept flying up very briefly a bunch. whats happening?

 

[wolfbirder]

Doesn't sound too well to me. Any photos?

 

[KC Foggin]

House Finch eye disease is caused by bacteria that can accumulate on bird feeders when visited by sick finches. House Finches are by far the most common victims, but the disease also strikes American Goldfinches and, rarely, Purple Finches, Evening Grosbeaks, and Pine Grosbeaks.

It's important that you clean and sanitize all your feeders.

 

[JoeGBirder]

House Finch eye disease is caused by bacteria that can accumulate on bird feeders when visited by sick finches. House Finches are by far the most common victims, but the disease also strikes American Goldfinches and, rarely, Purple Finches, Evening Grosbeaks, and Pine Grosbeaks.

It's important that you clean and sanitize all your feeders.

oh no!!! i'm going to go clean my feeder quick- how do i do it? i wanna be fast because theres thunder and it's gonna rain soon. i've done it before but is there a special way for this type?