Miss Moneypenny Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi, Yestaday one of my docile hens got pecked by a more dominant hen in the face and she walked backwards for a moment but seemed ok. Today the area around her eye has puffed up and she just wants to sleep, shows no interest in food but I managed to give her a little garlic, and have put some poultry drink in the water. The others are not bothering her... Is there anything else I can do? Should I take her out if she doesn't improve later? Thanks Worried mother hen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceychristie Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I would seperate her from the others. otherwise while your back is turned another attack may follow. I'd bathe the eye with a warm salt water mix (avoiding her eye, obviously). She's probably in a bit of shock, so pop her in a box in a warmish quiet area (downstairs loo etc) so she has her own access to food and water. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Moneypenny Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 thanks I'll try that as soon as I get in from work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I agree, if the eye is bothering her, then separate her from the others and bathe in salt water or cold tea. Any signs of infection, weeping etc, then a trip to the vet might be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Keeping her in slightly subdued light might also ease her eye a bit if it is particularly bright and sunny where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
