[ness]

Hi
I am now the proud owner of 5 light sussex bantams. 1 mum with 3 chicks and a separate older chick (about 11 weeks).  The older chick, Upsey Daisy, had a slightly closed eye when I picked her up last week but it has gradually got worse til she can barely open it.  There is no sign of infection, swolleness or discharge and none of the other chooks are displaying the same symptons.  I reckon she might have scratched it or have something in it.  I have been bathing it in tepid salt water this seems to ease it but it hasn't improved in 5 days now.
Luckily she is the friendliest chicken I have ever met so doesn't mind being poked about.   But i don't want her to be in discomfort.
Any help gratefully received
Ness x

[Aunt Sally]

If she was mine I'd get a vet to have a look.  She may have something lodged in it, could even be an ingrown feather.

[Bodger]

Bathe with a cold tea bag or even try optrex

[ness]

Thanks for replies, will try the cold tea bags and optrex first.  Do I have to pretend I've got a bad eye at the chemist?!
If no improvement after the weekend, it'll be trip to the vets. Don't tell the oh!
Thanks
Ness