My Polish chickens in need of some help!

[silver1polish]

I have 2 polish chickens and 1 she can see ok and my other one can't really see dose anyone have any pics or videos that you can send me on how to trim a Polish's head feathers? Because a few days ago I had put dried mealworms in their coop and they LOVED IT and to day I put some out other there and my 2 polish did not go to eat. And I've Been needing to clip their head feathers any way before that so ya tanks silber1polish
P.s I love and love a lot of replies ok

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You might stop by the Polish thread and ask those Polish experts on how to trim the feathers out of the eyes...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/355316/polish-thread

Enjoy your cute Polish birds and welcome to our flock!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! X2 on TwoCrow's advice. I used to have some Golden Polish, but I never had to trim their crests. Good luck with your Polish.

 

[drumstick diva]

Before you clip anything why not try to use a small rubber band to hold the crest back like a pony tail, just to see if it makes a difference with their sight. If not, the feathers are NOT the problem. Maybe they are having issues with their sight.

 

[Michael OShay]

Before you clip anything why not try to use a small rubber band to hold the crest back like a pony tail, just to see if it makes a difference with their sight. If not, the feathers are NOT the problem. Maybe they are having issues with their sight.

Good suggestion! I never had to do this myself, but I've known of other owners who used hair ties on the crests.

 

[gander007]

I don't have any Polish but I have the same problem ....


Hid women clips his and he seems to clip hers when they roost .....

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Make sure that the feathers are mature (not blood or pin feathers), and then gradually trim a small bit at a time - there is no sensation in the feathers so you can not hurt the birds. Tying the crests up is also effective.

 

[Duckopolis]

Good luck with your poultry raising adventures, and I hope you find everything you need to know. Don't forget to take a look at BYC's very useful learning center (If you haven't already)! The learning center as well as the forum should answer your questions! There is always something new to learn! Glad to have you here! See you around with the flock.