Marshy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have just become the proud owner of two hybrid POL Chickens. unfortunatley one of them has a poorly eye, It is closed most of the time,and looks puffed up and sore, I suspect it has been caused by creosote substitute which I used in the timber ark I made ( I have now re-housed the chickens in an Eglu) I think the chicken may have had some creosote on it,s feet that hadn't dried properly and then transfered it to it's eye. I have been advised to bathe the eye with saline solution, but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. I have also read on the forum that bathing the eye with tea may help.I would be gratefull for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh heck, poor little girl. Is she any better now? If not, a trip to the vet might be needed as if its irritating her and she keeps scratching it, it could become infected and a short course of antibiotics may be needed. Keep up with the bathing but if there is no improvement then the vet is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Tea is very good for soothing infected eyes, but I agree that your hen would benefit from a trip to the vet as she might have a chemical burn to they eye, which will be very painful and could become infected. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) Just posted an update on my chook with a swollen and puffy eye. The vet thought that Mildred she had scratched her eye which then developed into a conjunctavitis type infection. She had an antibiotic jab of Oxytetracylcine (spl?) on Tuesday and she is now absolutely fine. Nicola Edited August 2, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshy Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks for your replies, I have been bathing the eye with tea, will see how it goes in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshy Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Update. The eye looks a bit better, its open slightly, so I think the tea maybe doing some good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 That is good news. Tea does have magical properties, especially when served in a white china cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
