polish bantem

[lamby49]

Hi can you please tell me if you can trim the feathers on a polish bantem's head so the bied can see she seems to be struggling when walking around thx Lamby49

 

[drumstick diva]

Yes, you can. It's best if you have an assistant, wrap the bird from neck down in a towel(so she won't try to get away). With the helper securing the bird, carefully trim back the best feathers - a bit at a time is best so you don't go overboard and "nick" the bird's eyes, ears or skin. Best to use a scissors with rounded ends. People often do this with polish and silkies. It's amazing how much smarter they seem when they can SEE clearly.

 

[Alex1010]

You Can, I Have A Tolbunt Polish Rooster I Trim So He'll See Predators

 

[Cynthia12]

Welcome!

I have trimmed my silkies for the same reason. They love being able to see!

 

[steven29128]

No problem with trimming.
Welcome to Back Yard Chickens !

 

[lamby49]

Many thanks for that info great site by the way.......

 

[lamby49]

thx Steve for the welcome probably be asking you a few more as just started breeding and keeping chickens great hobby though some wonderful birds about........

 

[Peep-Chicken]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!