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.
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.
