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[The Golden Girls]

Hi,

Name is Susan, named the flock after The Golden Girls. Naturally there are 4 hen chicks. 2 Barnvelders, 2 Brahmas.

Bought them as a pity buy from TS. Sofia was crying to be heard all over the store well above the general chicken noises and by the time I found the horse halter I wanted I couldn’t stand it anymore.

Anyway, 4 was the minimal so I bought them on condition that we find the loud one.

Have some experience with chickens but not a lot.

Turns out Sofia hollers because she’s blind and has to hand fed. Closer inspection revealed that she is a bit pop-eyed as well as blind.

Here to learn. Any ideas on causation or eye problem’s name welcome. Tips and tricks on getting her to eat something other than soggy bread welcome too. The others will eat their feed, sample dog/cat food etc like normal chicks. She won’t, even wet.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

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Hi,

Name is Susan, named the flock after The Golden Girls. Naturally there are 4 hen chicks. 2 Barnvelders, 2 Brahmas.

Bought them as a pity buy from TS. Sofia was crying to be heard all over the store well above the general chicken noises and by the time I found the horse halter I wanted I couldn’t stand it anymore.

Anyway, 4 was the minimal so I bought them on condition that we find the loud one.

Have some experience with chickens but not a lot.

Turns out Sofia hollers because she’s blind and has to hand fed. Closer inspection revealed that she is a bit pop-eyed as well as blind.

Here to learn. Any ideas on causation or eye problem’s name welcome. Tips and tricks on getting her to eat something other than soggy bread welcome too. The others will eat their feed, sample dog/cat food etc like normal chicks. She won’t, even wet.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Susan, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry to hear about Sofia. I have never dealt with a blind chick. I would have suggested to offer her a wet mash but that isn't working. She needs to eat or she isn't going to make it. Can I suggest you start another thread about her in the Emergencies & Diseases forum for more help?

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! I'm sorry to hear about your chick. I hope you she starts eating.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community! Best of luck with your sweet chick!

 

[Chip76]

Hi Susan! Your new chick is adorable! Is Sophia's hollering getting better now that she has a new home? Best of luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Susan, the wonderful world of chickens is at your fingertips.

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Susan, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! So glad you joined us.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello Sue and welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our community. Best of luck with little Sofia.

 

[N F C]

Sue, here's a link to take you direct to the ER forum @DobieLover mentioned. I hope someone over there can give you some help with Sophia.
Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures

Best of luck!