Really dumb Silkie ?

[tiki244]

I was looking at the little guys and they are at the akward stage of growing their feathers in and starting their top hats. I think they are cute though. Well anyway, the feathers on the heads look like little needles and I was wondering if you think it hurts for them to grow their head feathers? Like children when they teeth? I would really like to know what people think about this. Thanks

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

No, i don't think it's like teething. The quills come out, then they preen and break off the casing and the feathers fluff out. From watching them, it looks like it feels good.

 

[silkiechicken]

Often they act dumb because they can't see. LOL

As for the pin feathers, they start out just like any other type of bird's pin feathers, so it would hurt them as much as the others. Just harder to preen the top of the head so they can be a bit ratty looking for awhile.

 

[tiki244]

another dumb ?

will they do it to each others heads? Preen I mean

 

[Blisschick]

Not that I've seen, but they love eating each other's feathers. They'll fight over them.

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i've seen my silkies preen each other, willingly. One will stand there and let another one peck around the face and head and pick stuff off.