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[N F C]

Hi, glad your boy wasn't seriously injured with the eye peck.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I look at the articles and use the forums tab for specific questions I have. You can get lost for hours!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! So glad to have you!

 

[Nomadicus]

Warning to new Chicken raisers. One of the chicks pecked one of the boys right in the eye, luckily no serious injury. I'm a medical professional but couldn't find any specific guides to this type of eye injury, but it was information on this site, where I learned that this is not uncommon, as the Chicks/Hens mistake the pupil for a nice black bug. So keep your eyes away from pecking distance, or wear glasses or goggles.
I love to just sit and listen to those soothing chicken noises, my chicken therapy

A peck in the eye is a scary thing. A micro second either way may mean blindness or no damage done. I was lucky a few months back and only have a floatie to show for a peck in my left eye. The pullet was not even on eye level in front of me. She was on my left shoulder and one of her siblings was on my right shoulder. They had a habit of flying up there to help me get feed out of the bin... I agree with your suggestions for safety glasses or goggles. I bought some the next day.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. I agree with @janiedoe, tell your grandsons they did well naming them.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!