Silkie has dry skin???

[countyroad1330]

I have a tiny non-bearded Silkie, and I noticed today that it looks like it has dry skin on its face. Is that really what it could be, or should I be more concerned? And, if it is dry skin, should I apply something to moisturize?

Ah, the lengths I'm willing to go for my poultry *haha*

 

[greenmulberry]

You know, I noticed this about my silkie too. Her face and wattles look dusty and dry.

She gets plenty of fresh water, layer crumbles, BOSS and occasional scraps. I thought it had something to do with the cold we were having, 20s in the day and low teens at night, but it isn't that cold where you are is it?

 

[countyroad1330]

Oh yes, its been VERY cold here until the past couple of days. We had a horrible ice storm last weekend, some are still without power.

GracefulBantams had told me that she puts vaseline on her chickens' feet and waddles, to prevent frostbite. I am thinking about putting it on his face to try to smooth it out some. Glad its not just mine chicky!