Do You Trim Houdan Feathers so They Can See?

[Hens4Fun]

I dunno how she even gets around .... I'm wondering if people trim the feathers around the eyes of a Houdan and if so, how would you go about it??

 

[Hens4Fun]

no thoughts? Should this be posted on a different forum?

 

[Chickenaddict]

I clip the fuzz around my silkies eyes so they can see. Using a scisors and an extra hand to hold the bird down carefully go around the eye and snip away until you can see their eyes

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Yep, you can trim with scissors around the eyes, muffs and beard. Have someone hold them and carefully trim away a few of the feathers. This can be done with all crested breeds. Just remember that when the feathers moult out annually, you'll need to do this again.

 

[Hens4Fun]

Oh, thank you very much you two! I wasn't sure if I was interfering with 'nature' or something .. or if scissors were a silly idea .... or if it was a losing battle, but a molt should only be once a year. I just think she'd be happier and safer if she were able to see!

 

[danielnv]

I just trimmed my sultan a couple days ago and she moves around a lot more. She has to be loving her vision! She is around 9 months old, and I'm definitely going to keep an eye out and keep her trimmed. She is really calm, and I held her myself while I trimmed, although I was super careful of course. She's also a mini, so probably not as hard to hold as a houdan.