Blind Chickens

[Chickenlover0810]

one of mines almost blind and almost deaf.

 

[Chickenlover0810]

and is a lavender orpington

 

[Lovem all]

How did you realize she was deaf?

 

[Lovem all]

I will check out that thread

 

[Lovem all]

I will check out that thread

 

[City Farmer Jim]

I have to as...how do tell if they are blind and not just being obstinate. I have an orpington that I SWEAR is nearly blind when it's treat time. She hesitates on locating a treat in front of her to the point the littles grab it right out from under her beak. She seems to get frustrated and walks away almost in disgust that she didn't get but a very few.

 

[Baumshell28]

I have a thread about her.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/precious-the-blind-barred-rock-hen.1372916/

@Lovem all I’d love to read stories & see pics of your blind baby/babies! I’ve been following @vantain story of Precious and fell deeply in love with her story! I’m a sap, and a sucker for those sweet stories that tug at my heart strings!

 

[Lovem all]

I will heavily consider posting stories about my Hellen, though sadly she passed a few months ago. It would be a nice way to honor her

 

[Lovem all]

I have to as...how do tell if they are blind and not just being obstinate. I have an orpington that I SWEAR is nearly blind when it's treat time. She hesitates on locating a treat in front of her to the point the littles grab it right out from under her beak. She seems to get frustrated and walks away almost in disgust that she didn't get but a very few.

My hellen was obviously vision impaired as she had a horrible time figuring out how to walk around. She too would work harder whenever I got her treats. I would just have to wait and get my hand pecked. Her favorites were watermellon as she could see it a little bit better when she wasn't fully blind could find the big rines on the ground.

 

[RebelEgger]

@Lovem all I’m his mama, and he is a mamas boy for sure. I believe his mix is Maran? From what the lady I got them from tells me about their possible mix’s that’s my best guess. He is very handsome and now has beautiful green and rust coloured feathers coming out on his wings, neck and head.
I’ll do whatever I can for him to make his life easier. And make sure he can live it to the fullest.