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Thanks for the replies. Yesterday I took her aside to give her a chance to eat without competition from the others. She did okay, but she didn't see to have a huge appetite. Today I went out to check on her and noticed that her right eye is shut. She seems sleepy and slow. She's still...

Here is a close up of Sweetsie.

Hey Everyone! Is my young hen crossed eyed or part blind? She seems to have a problem with depth perception... One of my 21 week old Barred Rock chickens, Sweetsie, is having a heck of a time. I've had her for about 11 weeks. Over the past few days, I'v noticed that when she tries to eat...

I guess I'm not 100% sure on the breeds?.... it's just what they said they were at the farm store in San Diego where I got them. Sweetsie was the smallest of the three when we got them. It just looks a little more obvious now that they are getting older. I'll keep an eye on her. I guess...

Hi aart, Thanks so much for the reply. Last night I went into the coop and picked up Sweetsie and place her on the roost with the other girls. I checked back in an hour and she was still there with them, so I think that's a good sign. I'll monitor her today and post an update by tomorrow...

Hi Everyone, I'm brand new here and eager to learn what the heck I'm doing. I'm a newly relocated city girl that just moved to the "country", and I thank you in advance for your help and guidance! I have 3 Barred Rock (15 week old) and 3 Red Sex Link (17wk old). I've had them for a little...