ronnieroo Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I have 6 lovely rescue chickens and recently my mum (bless her!) got me 2 more (even though I told her I didn't want anymore as it would destroy the dynamics of the happy group). I tried to introduce the two. But unfortunately it didn't go well and they were attacked. One in particular who was quite feisty. After 3 or 4 days we took them out and made them a separate run/coop. Now one of the new chicken's (named Bruiser!) eye has completely closed - I think because of all the fighting - she was battered around the head poor thing. She was also sick this morning and looks very sorry for herself. I bathed the eye with salt water but don't know what else to do. Can anyone help - is there anymore i can do? I'm really worried about her. They are both very nervous at the moment so i don't want to stress her anymore than necessary. Thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hello Ronnieroo and welcome to the forum. Sorry your first post is a cry for help! I would take her to the vet if I'm honest, as a closed eye could mean an infection and the fact that she was sick isn't good. her don't have a gag reflex, so keep a close eye on her. Keep her somewhere warm and quiet and make sure she has access to food and water. Good sticky on introducing new hens here - viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25886 Hope she is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would definately take her to the vets. Eyes get infected very quickly and things can then get really nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I agree.....take her to the vets as soon as you can get an appointment. In the meantime, I would bathe the eye 3 or 4 times a day with cold tea. ( no milk no sugar!). It is very soothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Agree with all the above. We've had 2 different eye problems here and they both required antibiotics from the vet, one hen has lost her sight in one eye due to complications with an infection. You can't be too careful with eyes IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieroo Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks to all of you for your advice. You all replied really quickly! Well the good news is that bruiser seems to have made a remarkable recovery. I bathed her eye as you suggested and decided to take her to the vet on Monday but on Sunday she seemed so much better. And today she seems really hungry - it's as if she's finally settled with her friend Patsy and away from those rough bully boy chickens!! So fingers crossed - all seems well again. Thanks again everyone - I definitely know where to go next time for some chook advice.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
