What is this that's growing on my rooster's eye?

I do think the lumps are big enough that the one eye looks a little squinty as the bottom "lid" is being pushed up from below, and he seems to have to work a bit to see around that. I have no idea if this lump started out hard or squishy. I don't know how long the lumps have been developing. read more

The best thing of course would be to take him to an avian vet, but I know most U.S. vets aren't familiar with chickens, and that would be expensive. Most likely, if it's something basic, it will heal on its own. read more

Chickens rarely attack each other in such a way to cause chicken eye problems, but roosters jabbing at each other with their sharp spurs or pecking with sharp beaks may do serious damage to any body part. Hens are less likely to fight, but it happens. read more