Does anyone know what is happening to my chicken's eye?

[mckenziesmyers]

Hi all,

First time chicken owner here. One of my chicken's eyes looks swollen, and it looks like she has been losing feathers around it (the patch looks bigger this week than last week). I am wondering if anyone knows what might be happening? Ear infection? This is definitely the lowest of the pecking order - she spends most of her time alone, is cautious to eat, and is not as brave as my other 3 hens. (I can't figure out how to post pictures if anyone has advice)

Thanks for the help!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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[Myrshine]

A picture would help a lot. Usually respiratory infections cause swelling, pus build-up and watery / bubbly / foamy eye(s)

 

[mckenziesmyers]

Thank you guys for your support. Here are some photos. The last photo is of her healthy side. Hoping to get her what she needs ASAP!

 

[Myrshine]

It almost looks like she got injured or something there. It’s still possible for it to be something respiratory related, but the swelling is in an odd shape. Could she have been bitten by a snake or some sort of bug by chance?

 

[mckenziesmyers]

It almost looks like she got injured or something there. It’s still possible for it to be something respiratory related, but the swelling is in an odd shape. Could she have been bitten by a snake or some sort of bug by chance?

Right? I live in Wyoming, and it has been too cold for snakes and really have not seen many bugs lately. The bare patch has gotten bigger over the past week and so has the swelling. I do wonder if it is some sort of infection.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Look inside her beak and her ears?
Any lesions, canker, yellow or white pasty material in either?