Magso12 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm new to chicken keeping - only 3 weeks in. One of my two Gingernut Rangers is not very well. She seemed fine yesterday, today she has spent most of the time in the eglu, she's not eating and one of her eyes is closed. Can't see any pus or discharge, but she can't open it. She's definitely under the weather. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Did the chooks come with the eglu from Omlet? If so I would give them a call from some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 any sneezing etc? is the eye watering or bubbly? There are two most common reasons A disease called Mycoplasma Something in the eye Try bringing her in and seeing if there is anything in the eye, you can bathe it with water or cold black tea to soothe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magso12 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yes they did. I have emailed them. Am waiting for a reply. Will keep you informed. Did the chooks come with the eglu from Omlet? If so I would give them a call from some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magso12 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 No sneezing or discharge at all. I did see a cat in the garden this morning, could it have scratched her do you think? any sneezing etc? is the eye watering or bubbly? There are two most common reasons A disease called Mycoplasma Something in the eye Try bringing her in and seeing if there is anything in the eye, you can bathe it with water or cold black tea to soothe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yes they did. I have emailed them. Am waiting for a reply. Will keep you informed.Did the chooks come with the eglu from Omlet? If so I would give them a call from some advice. Redwings advice is spot on (as always). Hopefully just something in the eye. Are you able to pic her up and have a look to see if there is something in there? I would give Onlet a call if I were you. I have sent emails in the past and it takes a while for them to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magso12 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Have just bathed her eye - there was a slight discharge that had glued it together. It is now open, can't see anything in the eye itself, but I will be watching her closely. Hope it's nothing serious. Got a peck for my trouble Yes they did. I have emailed them. Am waiting for a reply. Will keep you informed.Did the chooks come with the eglu from Omlet? If so I would give them a call from some advice. Redwings advice is spot on (as always). Hopefully just something in the eye. Are you able to pic her up and have a look to see if there is something in there? I would give Onlet a call if I were you. I have sent emails in the past and it takes a while for them to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 try Brolene eye drops from the chemist (not licenced for use on chickens in the UK) or the Boots equivilent (but no other types) this will clear up any minor infection You'll have to convince the pharmacist that your son/daughter/neighbour/elderly relative has an eye problem though (say its 'gammy' that makes them recoil...) I always say that NHS direct advised it If it doesnt get better isolate the hen and take her to the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 You'll have to convince the pharmacist that your son/daughter/neighbour/elderly relative has an eye problem though (say its 'gammy' that makes them recoil...) Splutters coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
