I have a blind chicken

[tlcmurphy]

Do you have other hens? If so, I would reintroduce her to some of her calm flock mates. I also have a hen blind in one eye after a hawk attack, she’s bottom of the pecking order but still does well with her 3 sisters.

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Not a problem! Most of us don't live on here 24/7, we come in when we have the time to answer. We're used to delays in answering back. I hope your hen does well and adapts to her new normal. Mine has been completely blind for almost 2 years and has done well.

Thank you for being understanding I’m so glad you’re chicken is doing well and thank you.Do you bring yours inside?

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Is she blind in one eye or both of them?

Fully blind in one eye and under half way blind in the other

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Do you have other hens? If so, I would reintroduce her to some of her calm flock mates. I also have a hen blind in one eye after a hawk attack, she’s bottom of the pecking order but still dies well with her 3 sisters.

I’ve tried that 5 times it doesn’t work well in the nice coops she just stands their in the same spot till I take her out LuLu was her buddy until she passed

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Chicks that are old enough to run away and tolerate different climates, but still looking for a momma or really old hens that are docile, either way you will have to pay attention to how they get along. Not sure this helps. It's trial and error. You just have to pay attention to how they get along.

Ok will try thank you

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Thank you so much for all the replies!!!

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

Goodnight I hope yall have wonderful sleep and wake up to the beautiful sound of your roosters crowing lol

 

[coach723]

Do you bring yours inside?

I don't. She's very content in her small run, she can hear the others, often joins in the egg songs of the other hens she can hear. She sometimes lays on her side of the wire next to some others on the other side. I leave her be and try to keep her stress level as low as possible. She gets stressed anytime I move her out of her familiar environment, so I try not to unless absolutely necessary.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Fully blind in one eye and under half way blind in the other

Then keep her food and water in the same exact place. With what you've said, try and introduce her with some very calm hens or young pullets like AyamLaughing said. Honestly, I would try something small like a serama. I don't have experiences with silkies but they could also be a good option to try based on what I've heard about them. Just really any chicken who is calm and kind. You might also have to keep them together for a little bit before you see any major changes. With some time she should open up and become more confident. I would keep her in a smaller group just given she is more than just blind in one eye so she'll have a harder time to navigate things.

Also, keep her in a familiar coop. Doesn't need to be massive right now but enough to get her moving and confident.

I have a hen who is blind in one eye after an infection and the first while she was super skittish and hanging behind. She didn't lay any eggs and was not doing the greatest. Today, about a year out, she is doing awesome. She navigates everything super well and is much more confident. She no longer hides in the back and is much more comfortable approaching me. She is together with the main flock and free ranges 24/7 and is absolutely thriving. It will take time but your hen should recover. It is a big change for her. Progress will take time but any progress is good progress. Wishing her all the best!

 

[Cecelia Roselind]

I don't. She's very content in her small run, she can hear the others, often joins in the egg songs of the other hens she can hear. She sometimes lays on her side of the wire next to some others on the other side. I leave her be and try to keep her stress level as low as possible. She gets stressed anytime I move her out of her familiar environment, so I try not to unless absolutely necessary.

Oh that’s awesome that yours is still laying mine isn’t.My hen loves walking in new places (as long as it’s calm) she roosts my arm and we explore together!