Trimming polish poof question

[lewlew]

Hi.. So my Polish hen's poof is keeping her from being able to see much and I wanted to trim it around her eyes to help her. Does it matter how short I trim? I don't want to cut too short and it bleed or anything.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I don't keep crested breeds anymore, but when I had my Sultan I would trim back all the soft stuff and leave the part that feels more stiff. Then you can snip back just a little more if it appears she still can't see.

 

[lewlew]

Thank you, I found a video too and it looks like they just trimmed the soft stuff too. I am so nervous about it lol.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I was, too

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

As long as there are no blood feathers you can trim them back as far as you want. Blood feathers will still be growing and encased in a feather sheath. I generally trim mine back to 1/2 to an 1 inch long. They always grow out a few sprigs. My polish are much happier being able to see, and are less reactive.