A Peck of Fun!

[JillD413]

We are new chicken parents. we purchased 2 Dominique, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 Buff Orpington, and one Sapphire Gem. All chicks were about 1 week old at the time of purchase. We built our own coop and run based on looking at what others have built. The girls are happy and growing well. I learned one valuable lesson today. Watch out- those little buggers will peck you in the eye. . I suppose one of them thought my pupil was a bug. . I have no clue which one it was, it happened so fast. My eye is super sore but I don’t think it is too bad... After looking at threads of getting pecked in the eye, I find that I am not the only one to have it happen. Live and learn. .

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Jill, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I hope your eye feels better soon.
Here is another free lesson that you won't have to experience to learn: don't wear earrings near the chickens. They can very deftly remove them from your ear with a quick jump and grab.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. If it is bright and shiny, they will peck at it. If your eye is worse tomorrow, go to the doctor.

 

[JillD413]

Thanks! This board/forum has been a go-to place for info since we began our chicken journey. There is a lot of good info!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi!! Welcome to BYC! We're glad to have you!
I learned many years ago, chickens will TOTALLY go for your eyes. And freckles, earrings, jewelry of any kind, nail polish.... well, pretty much anything and everything.
And I agree with @sourland
If your eye isn't better go see a doctor!!

 

[JillD413]

Will do! I flushed it well with eye lubricating drops then covered it with a patch because it is sensitive to light and was watering like crazy. If it isn’t better by tomorrow morning I will go see our eye doctor.

 

[PioneerChicks]

I hope your eye gets better!

 

[BullChick]

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens hope the eye turns out fine Jill
this is a wonderful website to explore

 

[Kiki]

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