4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[Pikey]

Hi

Just noticed tonight that one of my ex-batt's eyes is a bit funny. Basically the black bit (pupil) of her eye is like a cloudy blue.....the yellow bit is fine. Could she be blind in that eye or have a cataract........or do you think anything else more sinister

 

She seems all ok in herself but does tend to be a bit slower getting to the treats out my hand or what I've scattered in the garden.

 

Googled this to try and get a photo and some advice but no luck.

 

Help! Anyone else had this

Edited October 13, 2009 by Guest

[Redwing]

No - I've not heard of this

 

Unless there is any sign of infection then I wouldnt worry, having lived indoors most of her life I expect the ammonia plays havoc with their eyes

 

I have seen a few chooks on the forum that only have one eye and who are doing just fine

[Egluntyne]

She may have had an injury. I don't suppose realistically there is much that could be done about it. If you think she is in discomfort, a trip to the vet might be a good idea.

[sandyhas3chucks]

Unfortunately it is not uncommon.

redwing is right it is usually the ammonia especially in the bottom cages.

It could also be an old injury.

You could ring the rescue she came from, maybe someone would come & look at her for you to put your mind at rest.

It depends which eye it is in regards to problems she may have, but as long as she can find the food & water, and is not being picked on I would think she is ok.

[chelsea]

You need to go to the vet.

 

Our Willow had a small greyish dot in her eye when she was little, we went to the vet and found out it was an infection. Due to the vet only prescribing gel and not antibiotics the infection took hold and the eye ulcerated and she lost sight in her eye. The eye is completely grey/white now.

 

Saying that though she is completely fine and functions fine with just the one eye.

 

Eye problems do need veterinary treatment asap IMO.

[sandyhas3chucks]

You need to go to the vet.

 

Our Willow had a small greyish dot in her eye when she was little, we went to the vet and found out it was an infection. Due to the vet only prescribing gel and not antibiotics the infection took hold and the eye ulcerated and she lost sight in her eye. The eye is completely grey/white now.

 

Saying that though she is completely fine and functions fine with just the one eye.

 

Eye problems do need veterinary treatment asap IMO.

here's your answer, get vet to check over. best get treated if it is new!

[Pikey]

Thanks for the advice....booked in to see the vet on Tues Eve....earliest appointment for chicken expert!!!

 

Not sure how long shes had this but agree with what you guys have said in that its better to be safe and than sorry.

 

Shes seems ok in herself and there is no pus or anything...and trust me she is eating in fact she has just made me feel quite ill with the size of the worm shes just pulled from the garden and eaten.

 

I've put some citradel and garlic in the water so hopefully that will help some if there is an infection.

 

Sally

[sandyhas3chucks]

there is nothing wrong with her aimig eye then

cool.

well done, you will feel happier whatever, to treat or not!

[Pikey]

Just back from the vets and its a cataract. She is def blind in one eye....but thankfully no infection

 

Just laughed when he asked if she was off her food.....he didn't see the ton of raisins she ate in the waiting room to keep her quiet

[sandyhas3chucks]

nice to know isn't it? (no infection I mean)

Out of interst is it her right or left eye?

then when I know I will need to find DA's post about which eye does what

As I said it is very common with the ex bats,(eye problems) but they seem to cope ass long as most of the others!

Did she not give him a "present" to show she had eaten

[Pikey]

Hi....its her right eye.

 

No present for the vet......just a nice smelly one on route home to say thank you very much mummy for taking me to the vets

[sandyhas3chucks]

The thread is here.

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