[Prod]

I have a Cream Legbar pullet with a really bad sinus infection which I am treating by cleaning daily and with antibiotics.  The problem is that her eyes are so swollen and whilst she is pecking at where the food is  I am not sure she is actually eating.  Is it safe to force feed her and if so, how and what with???  thanks

[ehs284]

No. You could cause her to choke. It will also be frightening. What you can do is trickle water at the side of her beak using a spoon or syringe. If she's thirsty, she will swallow, if not she'll shake it off. If she's at the right place to eat and there's plenty of food just watch; it's likely she'll work it out very quickly. Hope she gets well soon.

[grinling]

you could try with moist food, so mash with water or crushed pellets with water or even porridge with water.