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  1. Matt A NC

    Trimming vent feathers on cochins

    Quote: Sorry about the delay in replying. I use sharp scissors that, I think, can from a barbershop. As long as they are sharp and strong enough to cut through the feather they should be fine. I know a man that uses the same sheers you use with sheep. He has ALOT of birds and needs to do...
  2. Matt A NC

    Trimming vent feathers on cochins

    You have to trim to the skin. Any 'stubble' can be an irritant making the boys dismount early or the girls resisting too much. The shaft that you leave in will push it's self out with there next molt or sooner. On standards start at the vent and go 4 inches. Bantams, I think it is 2-3...
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