Hi all! This is my first post so I apologize if it’s in the wrong place.
One of our calico princess hens was attacked by a hawk (we think) a week ago. I currently have her in a large dog crate in our garage. She’s on an antibiotic twice/day. We have also been having to hand feed her and give her water because her eyes were swollen shut.
One of her eyes has opened again, but I don’t think she can see out of the eye. I’ve put a waterer and feeder on the crate with her, but so far I don’t think she realizes they’re there. Because of this I’m still hand feeding/watering.
I’m trying to figure out how to move forward if she is blind. Her other eye is still swollen shut so it’s possible she might have some vision still, but I think it’s unlikely.
Does anyone have experience with a blind chicken? What is the best way to help her with feeding and drinking herself? Our chickens free range, but I assume that won’t be a good option for her if she can’t see. Is getting a separate enclosure for her reasonable?
Thanks!!
Megan
One of our calico princess hens was attacked by a hawk (we think) a week ago. I currently have her in a large dog crate in our garage. She’s on an antibiotic twice/day. We have also been having to hand feed her and give her water because her eyes were swollen shut.
One of her eyes has opened again, but I don’t think she can see out of the eye. I’ve put a waterer and feeder on the crate with her, but so far I don’t think she realizes they’re there. Because of this I’m still hand feeding/watering.
I’m trying to figure out how to move forward if she is blind. Her other eye is still swollen shut so it’s possible she might have some vision still, but I think it’s unlikely.
Does anyone have experience with a blind chicken? What is the best way to help her with feeding and drinking herself? Our chickens free range, but I assume that won’t be a good option for her if she can’t see. Is getting a separate enclosure for her reasonable?
Thanks!!
Megan
