Odd wing feather development

[Phippy]

We have a baby Polish, and she is growing in her wing feathers in an odd way. We've raised nine other babies (though not Polish) and never seen this before, so I am wondering if anyone else has an idea if this is normal, or odd, and if anything needs to be done to help her out. Maye there is a vitamin supplement that she needs, or something else?

I searched through the threads and didn't find any that looked like hers.

Her feathers are not seeming to open very well, so they all have an extremely long bare shaft and then just the tip is feathered out. It looks like her little wing is full of holes. She seems otherwise healthy.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Most birds will preen and remove the feather sheath when feathers are done growing in. Polish can be odd birds, so perhaps yours isn't doing that. The feather sheaths will eventually wear off. Sometimes polish need help, especially with their head feathers to remove the sheath. I wouldn't worry about it, but would keep an eye on it.

 

[KahKaDoodleDo22]

Here are some pics

 

[Phippy]

Ms. Dumpling has feathered out really nicely. Thank you for easing my worries! She has needed help with her feather sheaths a little with every new feathering area. Her wings were what needed help the most. She does preen, but isn't very good at it, I guess.

 

[Chicken116]

Ms. Dumpling has feathered out really nicely. Thank you for easing my worries! She has needed help with her feather sheaths a little with every new feathering area. Her wings were what needed help the most. She does preen, but isn't very good at it, I guess.View attachment 2748370

She is pretty!

 

[Angelmom296]

We have a baby Polish, and she is growing in her wing feathers in an odd way. We've raised nine other babies (though not Polish) and never seen this before, so I am wondering if anyone else has an idea if this is normal, or odd, and if anything needs to be done to help her out. Maye there is a vitamin supplement that she needs, or something else?

I searched through the threads and didn't find any that looked like hers.

Her feathers are not seeming to open very well, so they all have an extremely long bare shaft and then just the tip is feathered out. It looks like her little wing is full of holes. She seems otherwise healthy.View attachment 2710246

I think it needs a little help. My one week old Polish has full wings already. Her tail feathers look like that though. I think it’s because it’s harder for her to reach.