Adopting a blind chicken

[SaraRada]

Hello,

I am Sara. I live in a small town called Piru in beautiful California. I visited a friend who owns hundreds of chickens and I saw one that was attacked by other chickens, sadly, the poor chicken is in tight situation. Her eye balls look white and bulky. The owners place a whole bunch of baby chicks in the same space and the chicks are picking the chicken's eyes as often as they can reach. I ask the owners to let me have the blind chicken and they agreed. I am about to build the blind chicken a coop and I plan to take her to the vet. Any suggestions as to what to do to keep her alive. Or would she even survive the injuries? I would appreciate all the advise I can get from all of you. I am a novice as chicken parent.

Love,

Sara

 

[PioneerChicks]

That is such a cool story, Sara! Welcome to BYC and chickens! I don't know anything about blind chickens but am wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Kale the Quail]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Sara, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
That's sweet of you to take the little blind chicken. If you're taking her to the vet just follow her/his instructions. Good luck!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Sara, and welcome to BYC. Keep feed and water in a consistent place, and help her find their location. Good luck in improving her quality of life.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
That sweet gal is lucky to have you!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Sara and welcome to BYC. Good luck with your bird.

 

[N F C]

Hi Sara, I hope all goes well for you and your adopted chicken.

 

[Callender Girl]

I've never had a blind chicken, but I do have an eyeless cat. For him, keeping things in the same place -- his food, water, major house furnishings -- enables him to lead a pretty normal life.

Animals tend to learn how to deal with what we would call disabilities. As with the cat, it's likely there will be some infection, so if you follow the vet's instructions, I think your chicken can have a good life. And bless you for saving her, Sara. Welcome to the group! Please keep us posted on how it goes.