Chicken with dandruff?

[AmeraucanaHank]

Hello,
I have a black australorp hen that had a very late molt (December) well now she's mostly fully feather but now it's like she has dandruff. Is this normal or should I do something to help her?


~Hank

 

[DobieLover]

Hello,
I have a black australorp hen that had a very late molt (December) well now she's mostly fully feather but now it's like she has dandruff. Is this normal or should I do something to help her?


~Hank

It is likely just the sheathing particles breaking off of the pin feathers that are coming in and they show up more obviously on her dark plumage.

 

[AmeraucanaHank]

It is likely just the sheathing particles breaking off of the pin feathers that are coming in and they show up more obviously on her dark plumage.

Ok, so you think she's fine? I shouldn't do anything to help?

 

[DobieLover]

Ok, so you think she's fine? I shouldn't do anything to help?

She's fine.

 

[AmeraucanaHank]

She's fine.

Ok, thanks for your input!

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

In the pin feather sheath, they are fine.

 

[AmeraucanaHank]

In the pin feather sheath, they are fine.

K

 

[KimsNest]

I’m kind of obsessed with combing my silkies to get rid of the sheaths. I think they enjoy it because the sheaths poke them and it also helps to fluff out their feathers.