I have the same exact situation occuring with my buff orpington hen. at first i thought she'd been pecked as there was a perfectly round hole just in front of her eye and the eye was "watery" looking. there was no redness or variation of color near the hole. first the area around the right eye, now both, and more holes. she also has a rather "foul" smell. the other hens don't have this smell. i have isolated her to eliminate pecking as a cause. i will try bathing her face and try to think of some type of treatment to give her in addition to the use of saline. i would appreciate any recommendations on "safe" products to use on chickens and near the eyes, in particular - fungacides and antibacterials. it also occured to me that the agricultural extension agent may be a useful source to inquire with. if anyone knows if it is not a good idea to involve the extension office, please let me know. Thanks in advance to all who try to help.
