Single hen

[eglutinie]

hi

yesterday i realsied my hen seemed to have a poorly eye. She kept opening it wide open then closing it it seems to have a lump at the side of her eye.i'm going to keep a close eye (see what i did there) on her but can anyone give me any advice have you seen anything like it before?

 

Please give any advice thank you

 

eglutinie

[quickcluck]

Hmmmmmm this might be better is the health section.......

 

sorry I have no experience of eye probs....... but I am sure some one all knowing will be along soon

[chelsea]

Sounds like the same problem as my chook currently has.

 

Willow has had an eye problem for several weeks now. The eye is slightly "bulging" and sometimes weeps. We have tried antibiotic gel which was a pain in the bum getting in the eye so the vet has given us Tylan to inject, it did have an initial affect - but we are taking her back to the vet tomorrow.

 

Our vet told us chicken's sinuses are behind their eyes, so your girl may have a blockage or infection of some kind.

 

I would maybe consult a vet and try and nip it in the bud if you can.

 

Let me know how she goes.

[Egluntyne]

I'd bathe it with cool tea ( no milk no sugar). It is very soothing and has antibacterial properties.

 

If there is any discharge and/or it gets worse, she might need to see a vet.

[chelsea]

We've got back from the vet today with Willow and she still insists it is an infection in the eye, she felt around the eye and even though it is slightly swollen there is no swelling behind the eye suggesting anything sinister (tumour).

 

We have been given Baytril to inject now as it is a stronger antibiotic.

[eglutinie]

thanks for all your help guys .

 

her eye seems to look a bit better.i might try to bathe it in the cold tea thats an unusual idea but never mind

 

anyway i'll keep you up to date