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post #1 of 8
4/26/12 at 1:03pm
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We really are novice chicken people. I have Dominiquers and a couple of Brahmas   I like them all. They lay great eggs, and are our pets more or less. 

I read up on how to care for them, antibiotics, wormers, etc. I clean the coop quite regularly, either once a week or every two weeks. No dirty chickens for us.  The are well adjusted and healthy, except one hen. She looks like she lost her eye, and now there is a red lump around the top of her eye. It doesn't seem to bother her, and she eats fine.  But it bugs me and wish I knew what it was. I did give her a small shot of penicillin 1 week ago,and it seemed to help. I think I will give her another one, it maybe she needs a second. If you all know what it could be, please give me a hint how to care for it. Thanks

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post #2 of 8
4/26/12 at 1:07pm

Hello I just wanted to Welcome you .. I have never had any eye issues so I cant help .. If you do not get any help here post a new thread saying Need help eye trouble or something like that o.k. ~ Welcomewelcome-byc.gif from NY ~ Corinne

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #3 of 8
4/26/12 at 1:10pm
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Thank you we will keep tryimg to find the answer.

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post #4 of 8
4/26/12 at 1:15pm
Hi and welcome-byc.gif from Ohio. So glad you joined. If you can take a pic of her eye, it will help with ID. thumbsup.gif

TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

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TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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post #5 of 8
4/26/12 at 2:16pm

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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post #6 of 8
4/26/12 at 4:07pm

Welcome to BYC.


                                                                                             Forewarned is Forearmed

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                                                                                             Forewarned is Forearmed

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post #7 of 8
4/26/12 at 4:40pm

welcome-byc.gif from New Mexico!

Of all the things I have ever lost, I miss my mind the most. 

Keep one eye on the past, one eye on the future and both eyes on the present. ~ a Raven ~

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Of all the things I have ever lost, I miss my mind the most. 

Keep one eye on the past, one eye on the future and both eyes on the present. ~ a Raven ~

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post #8 of 8
4/26/12 at 5:08pm

frow.gif & welcome-byc.gif from Alabama. Glad you joined us. 

Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                          And be sure to check out our soap shop on Etsy, here.

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