Do chickens ever peck at eyes?

[harvster]

Should I be concerned about my young kids putting their faces close to them? (chicks are 6 weeks old)

 

[smokeykk]

It doesn't matter how old they are, if they peck your kids eyes and they will, that will hurt.

 

[crossgirl]

I read fairly recently on these forums where someone had cornea damage following an eye peck. One of my chickens went for my eyes the other day. Scary! I tell the kids to not put their faces close.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Yes, they peck at eyes.

 

[harvster]

I figured they did. Mine haven't attempted it so I wasn't sure, but I keep telling the kids to keep their faces away. Thanks for the replies.

 

[drumstick diva]

Did bears poo in the woods?? Oh yes, they love sparkly eyes - wear safety goggles

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Yes. A few years ago, a young cockerel got curious when I was close and decided to munch on the interesting, glossy, moving object. I was 13 at the time...had to go to the doctor for it (I'll spare you the details). It was pretty embarrassing to explain how it happened.

 

[ranchhand]

They go for shiny things like eyes, glasses, jewelry, toenails, etc. For that reason, I never let them near my face anymore.

ETA, I learned the hard way, scratched corneas hurt!

 

[so lucky]

I'm thinking it's probably not a good idea to let them sit on your shoulder either. That puts them even closer to your eyeball.

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

It's a good thing I wear glasses, but I have never had a chick or chicken go for my eyes...yet.