Odd feathers on Silkie Chicken's face

[delaneylgray]

Hello! I have had Silkies for almost all my life. I have noticed these odd feathers on one of my Silkies faces. They're a bit hard to describe (see photo) there are these small bead like things gathered around the base of the feathers. I had another chook with a similar condition, I assumed it might have been old age. Unfortunately she's passed away now at 9 years old. This other gal is only 6 years old. Is the condition bad? Is it treatable?

Thanks!

 

[Mandrogora]

It's hard to see them clearly and I don't have any personal experience with it but they look like lice eggs to me. I'd take a thorough look through her feathers and try to see if anything is crawling around on her. Hopefully someone with more experience will comment soon.

 

[delaneylgray]

I think you're probably right. My poor girls! I'll have to treat them right away