Feather question

[Lumikko]

I wasn't 100% sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong spot. This is my first time with chickens and I currently have two 10 week old and two 6 week old buff orpington pullets. Both of the older girls have some changes to their feathers where they almost look wavy. It's a recent change and I want to make sure this seems normal and not something I'm overlooking. Thank you!

 

[MGG]

I wasn't 100% sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong spot. This is my first time with chickens and I currently have two 10 week old and two 6 week old buff orpington pullets. Both of the older girls have some changes to their feathers where they almost look wavy. It's a recent change and I want to make sure this seems normal and not something I'm overlooking. Thank you!

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Hm. I'm not sure. Have you checked them really well for mites/lice?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

My question has to be, what would you do if the wavy feathers aren't normal?
I don't worry until I have a reason to worry.

 

[Lumikko]

Hm. I'm not sure. Have you checked them really well for mites/lice?

I have, all looks good there!

 

[MGG]

I have, all looks good there!

Maybe they're just molting. Like ChickenCanoe said, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure they'll outgrow it.

 

[Lumikko]

My question has to be, what would you do if the wavy feathers aren't normal?
I don't worry until I have a reason to worry.

Take them to the vet if it's a possible sign of something? I worry. My cockerel died suddenly overnight last week and now I'm a tad on the paranoid side.

My job is slow at the moment. Too much time to stare at the chickens

 

[MGG]

Take them to the vet if it's a possible sign of something? I worry. My cockerel died suddenly overnight last week and now I'm a tad on the paranoid side.

My job is slow at the moment. Too much time to stare at the chickens

I don't think its "vet worthy". Your cockerel died? What from?

 

[Lumikko]

I don't think its "vet worthy". Your cockerel died? What from?

I honestly don't know. I have a camera in my coop and posted the story on here. A lot of great people willing to provide feedback.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/cockerel-died-overnight.1380128/post-22685182

 

[aart]

Where did you get these birds?

 

[Lumikko]

Where did you get these birds?

A local breeder. On Facebook as New Jersey Chickens. He is on here as well and I can tag him if you feel it would be beneficial.