Silkie wings

[melissabNH]

Hello I am new to chicken farming. I have 6 chickens; 5 hens and 1 rooster. I have 2 leghorn mixes, 3 silkie/cochin mixes and 1 silkie.

My question is about the silkie. Her wings are really weird (assuming abnormal). Her feathers that are on the tip of her wings do not have any barbs/ barbules, only the veins. Should I be concerned? She is going to be a year old next month. She's broody (but nice about it) and a loner from the group.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under melissabNH

Welcome!

Sorry that I am not able to answer your question but the folks on the ER Forum might be able to assist: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Or, you could try on the Silkie Thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread

Good luck!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas and

! Pleased you joined our community! Teila gave you some awesome advice so all I can say is best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

Teila's links have you covered. Hope you will enjoy BYC as much as we do.