Comb blocking vision

[MinniesMomma]

Good morning y'all! I have a Red Silkie pullet who is about 16 weeks old. Her comb is growing large and off to one side and is obscuring her vision on the left. I have noticed that she walks crooked and is easily startled by things on her left. The eye appears normal. (This is also my poor little girl who has a mild scissor beak.) Is this normal? Could a vet do anything about it, or should I just not worry about it?View attachment 1434455

 

[21hens-incharge]

Pics?

If it is her comb I am not sure much can be done.

If it is her poofy feathers a careful trim is helpful.

 

[MinniesMomma]

Pics?

If it is her comb I am not sure much can be done.

If it is her poofy feathers a careful trim is helpful.

She is out free-ranging right now but when they come back for their afternoon Siesta I will try to get a picture. It is definitely the comb, not the feathers.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am hopeful it can be corrected somehow.

Poor girl is at a disadvantage if she cannot see well.

 

[JedJackson]

If it is the comb, she can be dubbed. Not a pleasant task at all for the chicken or person doing it, but it might make her life easier and happier. So maybe it would be worthwhile. Something to look into, maybe. I imagine a Silkie comb wouldn't be simple to dub, though.

 

[sourland]

I agree with @JedJackson. If the comb is interfering with her quality of life it can be dubbed.

 

[MinniesMomma]

I agree with @JedJackson. If the comb is interfering with her quality of life it can be dubbed.

Is this something a veterinarian would do? Would they at least use local anesthetic?

 

[RUNuts]

I too have a Leghorn with a floppy comb that covers the left eye. She gets along fine. She went broody and her comb dried up. But she is back and the comb is nice and large. I'm not concerned about it. She apparently isn't either.
Good luck with yours

 

[Folly's place]

Game cocks have their combs cut down (dubbed) for showing, because it's done for fighting cocks. Not nice!
However, if your pullet's weird comb is actually a problem for her (him???) cutting it off makes sense. There's a thread here somewhere about doing it for game cocks, but your bird has a much thicker comb. I'd talk to your veterinarian about it rather than attempting it at home!
With a crooked beak and comb, what other issues might she have? Are you sure it's all about that comb?
Mary

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I raise Silkies and have NEVER yet seen a large COMB that could cover the eyes on ladies... are you sure it's female @ 16 weeks... sounds male. Pic would help.