cluckynikki Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Is there anything nasty I can catch from handling my hens? A number of months ago I attempted to wash one of my hens rear ends as the feathers had disappeared/matted and she was rather poo-stained. I was using a rag soaked in water to try and clean up the remaining feathers/stumps and due to the friction of wiping up and down some of the water from her soggy rear end splattered up into my eye/mouth! Having survived two children with nappies I hadn't thought of wearing goggles and protective face gear at the time! I have tried to put worries to the back of my mind but the last few days one of my eyes has been playing up, feeling sore and a bit of pressure behind it. Co-incidence or could it be something hen related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I wouldn't have thought it was anything to do with this if it was a number of months ago that you got the dirt in your eye. Probably best to visit the Doctor though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I think if you had washed her a few days ago there may have been a link, but months ago I would think it is highly unlikely. If in doubt go to your doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi There I am sure that all will be fine & it will be absolutly nothing to do with the hens but you must get a symptom like pressure behind your eye checked...........you only have 2 of them & they are very useful!! An good opthalmologist would be able to check your eye & pressures out today if you can see someone. Then you can put your mind at rest that its nothing to worry about. Take care. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
