Swollen eye-should I find a vet?

[higginskzoo]

My nine-month old Brahma was injured in a raccoon attack two days ago which killed another bird. She has a gouge on one side of her neck which does not look too deep. I am treating that with Vetericyn Plus. Wound looks ok, although she is holding herself a little cockeyed so I think the whole area is probably sore. I have her in house in a dog crate and she is sleeping a lot. Her eye on that side is swollen shut and I am wondering if I should find a vet to look at her? This is my first go round with an injured chicken.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

whatever you think, if you have the money and the vet, then bring her to the vet, but I would just let it heal on its own

 

[Cadence A Waller]

I am sorry about the attack. I don't know a lot about how to treat a chicken when it gets attacked, but I know that there are plenty of other people on here that will be more than happy to help you. I hope that she can make a full recovery.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I am so sorry about the attack!
Can you post a photo???

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about your chicken. Is there any drainage inside the eye, and have you been able to see if the eye is intact? You can buy Terramycin Eye Ointment from a feed store, or you may use plain Neosporin/Triple Antibiotic Ointment in the eye in a small dab twice a day. If the eye crusts or pus forms, clean the eye with saline before applying the ointment. As always if you have a vet available, it might help to get the best care and medicines that are appropriate.