Polish one sided

[Buzzlee]

My Silver laced Polish rooster has all of his head feathers hanging to one side. They hang just under his chin in length now. I lifted the feathers to reveal an underdevoloped area. His face looks pale and he didn't want to open the eye. I'm sure i would look the same if half my face hadn't gotten light in a month. I tried using a hair tie loosely and it looked good but he was clawing at it relentlessly. I removed it once i saw him tear a feather out trying to it.

Any suggestions?

Can i trim them?

He is the only rooster in the pen. Him and the 10 hens are 10 weeks now.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi there

Yes trimming is fine to do and from what you have described I'm sure he would appreciate it very much. I trim certain ones of mine that have trouble seeing. It's a two person job, one to hold the bird and one to do the trimming.

Good luck with him.