Chicken's pupils aren't dilating

[NatureGirl74]

The right eye swollen shut is not normal, but some birds with Mareks will sometimes keep an eye closed on one side. Is she showing any weakness on that side? What does the eye look like if you open it? Can she see out of that (right) eye? It looks like she has been pecked on the comb and eye, which might have caused the swelling.

Her normal eye color is yellow. The right eye is a really dark green. She can't see out of it. I don't know about weakness on that side. Today she was easy to catch, but I distracted her while my sister came up from behind. She's a little slower, but still runs around like the other birds. She forages with them. She kicks her legs and flaps her wings when we pick her up. I'll try to get a closer look at her in the morning and get a picture of the right eye open. Her comb might look like that because of my rooster.

 

[NatureGirl74]

The white on her face is probably yogurt. I gave them a little yesterday.

 

[NatureGirl74]

This morning her eye was mostly open. A few days ago her eye was green, but today it's gray. Her face is still a little puffy.

 

[Eggcessive]

Well, she probably does not see well. I would make sure that she can find her food and water. There is not a lot you can do for her eyes.

 

[NatureGirl74]

Well, she probably does not see well. I would make sure that she can find her food and water. There is not a lot you can do for her eyes.

The feeder opening is only 2-3 inches wide, but she doesn't have a problem finding it now. I've seen her eat everyday. The water is a heated bucket that's actually for horses, but it's really easy for them to use. I checked her keel bone, she has more meat than some of the others.

 

[Eggcessive]

I just read an article the other day about chickens eyes, and it said that even totally blind chickens have a sense about being able to find their way around. She can probably see light and dark. Sounds like she is a survivor.

 

[janiedoe]

I have a 7yo hen that I believe is mostly blind. She seems to do fine with a little help from the flock. The other hens call to her, and she does this weird little Jerky head movement before getting onto the roost. I know she sees light and dark because she is still spooked when I stand over her. The rest of the flock is very good about calling her to food and water, and leading her into the coop in the evening.

Good luck with your hen @NatureGirl74 .

 

[NatureGirl74]

I have a 7yo hen that I believe is mostly blind. She seems to do fine with a little help from the flock. The other hens call to her, and she does this weird little Jerky head movement before getting onto the roost. I know she sees light and dark because she is still spooked when I stand over her. The rest of the flock is very good about calling her to food and water, and leading her into the coop in the evening.

Good luck with your hen @NatureGirl74 .

Thank you

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is the article that I was referring to about blind chickens being able to still sense lightness and darkness:
https://www.val-co.com/10-interesting-facts-chicken-vision/

 

[NatureGirl74]

Here is the article that I was referring to about blind chickens being able to still sense lightness and darkness:
https://www.val-co.com/10-interesting-facts-chicken-vision/

That's so cool!