My Polish Journey

[SwampPrincessChick]

I would love tips on trimming polish faces up around the eyes. I have 3 chamois polish chicks, 7 weeks. The 2 cockerels can see fine but the hen nor so! I had my first go this afternoon with nail clippers and scissors... she relaxed a lot ad actually fell asleep most of the time. But it was pretty terrifying forme every time she jumped awake like they do! Would love tips!

It is easier to trim their crest when you have two people. Do you have anyone who could hold the Polish while you trim the crest? It seems like Polish crests grow fast for their first year of life, but slow down once they get over a year. I have not trimmed my Polish's crests in a while because of that. Be sure to trim the feathers that are sticking out of the sides as well, those can also block some of the vision, which is not good when a predator attacks.

I am talking about these.

 

[Companihen]

It is easier to trim their crest when you have two people. Do you have anyone who could hold the Polish while you trim the crest? It seems like Polish crests grow fast for their first year of life, but slow down once they get over a year. I have not trimmed my Polish's crests in a while because of that. Be sure to trim the feathers that are sticking out of the sides as well, those can also block some of the vision, which is not good when a predator attacks.

I am talking about these.
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Yes I can do it with my husband... I just felt so sorry watching her this afternoon I thought I need to help her a bit now! I have improved her vision but she needs more

Thanks for the tips. I'll try again... the cockerels eyes are clear but I could rim some of their side feathers out like you've indicated in that picture. That picture is one of the cockerels
Tvm

 

[The Welch Chickens]

I would love tips on trimming polish faces up around the eyes. I have 3 chamois polish chicks, 7 weeks. The 2 cockerels can see fine but the hen nor so! I had my first go this afternoon with nail clippers and scissors... she relaxed a lot ad actually fell asleep most of the time. But it was pretty terrifying forme every time she jumped awake like they do! Would love tips!

I just tie it back with a hair elastic. It falls out often, though.

 

[Companihen]

I just tie it back with a hair elastic. It falls out often, though.

I did laugh at the picture of the chick with the tied back hair... such a punk! Thanks for the suggestion

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

I just tie it back with a hair elastic. It falls out often, though.

I always thought that would pull on their crest and hurt them, since they only have one layer of skin protecting the inside of their head. And they might eat the elastic if they feel like it.