Blind (or mostly blind) Hen?

[Wishing4Wings]

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That looks very much like the ocular form of Marek's disease, with the irregular shaped pupil. I know she was vaccinated, but I don't think it's 100% effective.

 

[Mamatomany123]

That looks very much like the ocular form of Marek's disease, with the irregular shaped pupil. I know she was vaccinated, but I don't think it's 100% effective.

I agree. You said this may have been new. Have you brought any new birds into your flock?

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens]

I agree. You said this may have been new. Have you brought any new birds into your flock?

We bought a dozen new hens a couple weeks back, but they are vaccinated as well and have not had contact with the larger flock until just today. We were keeping them in separate buildings. This hen and the other chickens she was raised with are all the newest additions of the flock otherwise. We got them a year ago.

 

[Mamatomany123]

We bought a dozen new hens a couple weeks back, but they are vaccinated as well and have not had contact with the larger flock until just today. We were keeping them in separate buildings. This hen and the other chickens she was raised with are all the newest additions of the flock otherwise. We got them a year ago.

Where did you get them from? A hatchery or a breeder?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Marek's is easy to transmit and hard to get rid of. It can be brought in on your shoes and by wild birds. Vaccines will prevent or slow the growth of tumors, but vaccinated chickens still carry and spread the virus. It's very cruel.
I am not 100% sure it's what she has, but something you should consider and learn about.

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens]

Where did you get them from? A hatchery or a breeder?

They're from a hatchery.

Marek's is easy to transmit and hard to get rid of. It can be brought in on your shoes and by wild birds. Vaccines will prevent or slow the growth of tumors, but vaccinated chickens still carry and spread the virus. It's very cruel.
I am not 100% sure it's what she has, but something you should consider and learn about.

I'll definitely keep an eye on it! She's had it for more than three weeks already, and there are no further symptoms. She's acting normal and doesn't seem to have any trouble walking or running or anything (but I've never had Marek's in my flock before, so I don't know a whole lot about it's progression)

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens]

It IS possible that she was born this way and I just didn't notice. It's hard to check in on the chickens during the winter. I just think I would've noticed sooner, but I'm not sure.

 

[The Backyard Bantams]

Both her eyes are the same? What about the iris color? Is it the same or getting pale?

If you have a chance, try to get some close up pics of her eyes.

The biggest problem with a blind bird is making sure they get enough to eat and drink. How is her weight?

My silkie hen has been vision impaired in both eyes for a few months. Her eyes are cloudy and antibiotocs and anti inflammatory meds haven't really helped. She's developed a head tilt, which made me think it could be a neurological condition. The vet had no idea what caused it. She's vaccinated- my other 7 bantams are just fine. She's very cuddly, and now lives inside. I take her out for grass time, and she'll peck around. Her head tilt is getting worse, and I'm worried she's going downhill... She's very special to me, preparing to lose her is hard....any idea what I can do?

Her appetite is massive, she's fat and happy....

Sorry for hopping on a random thread....i was hoping you could help...

 

[Wishing4Wings]

My silkie hen has been vision impaired in both eyes for a few months. Her eyes are cloudy and antibiotocs and anti inflammatory meds haven't really helped. She's developed a head tilt, which made me think it could be a neurological condition. The vet had no idea what caused it. She's vaccinated- my other 7 bantams are just fine. She's very cuddly, and now lives inside. I take her out for grass time, and she'll peck around. Her head tilt is getting worse, and I'm worried she's going downhill... She's very special to me, preparing to lose her is hard....any idea what I can do?

Her appetite is massive, she's fat and happy....

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Sorry for hopping on a random thread....i was hoping you could help...

Sorry about your hen. If you've already seen a vet, I don't know what more you can do. I know that it takes the right kind of antibiotic to be able to cross the cornea and get inside the eye itself. Otherwise, it not would be effective.

I suggest you start your own thread in the emergencies section. There are some very knowledgeable folks on byc who might have some ideas for you. They might not look at an old thread.