Urgent help

[Alfie1994]

Hi ? I have a shamo cockerel and hen ? He is very happy in himself and I’m sure his healthy ? However he’s feather quality is terrible and I was wondering if I could help this attall ? I know the breed are known for some feather loss but there must be a way of re gaining some feathers and shine ?

I was told to rub baby oil on him ?!?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

How old is he?

 

[Alfie1994]

How old is he?

Sorry trying to get used to this site ??

he is 18 months

 

[JacinLarkwell]

He looks fine. They behave tight feathering which means very little down. Most birds look like they have more feathers because if the down

 

[Alfie1994]

That’s good to hear ?
Your views on the baby oil please ?

and pirch height

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I have no clue why you would put oil on a bird besides to eat them. He's a normal bird, there's nothing special to do for him

 

[MROO]

No baby oil, especially if you're in a colder climate. He won't be able to keep himself warm. To encourage healthy feather growth, a good poultry vitamin does wonders. For temporary shine, you can use the show-trick of "polishing" his feathers with a silk cloth. I use an old silk scarf I picked up at the thrift store. It puts a nice shine on our Nankins' feathers on show day!

 

[Alfie1994]

Great stuff !!!
Regarding the oil ? I saw a YouTube video called steal rail game farm and was just picking up pointers from there ?

I just want him in tip top condition? What about a heat lamp

 

[MROO]

Great stuff !!!
Regarding the oil ? I saw a YouTube video called steal rail game farm and was just picking up pointers from there ?

I just want him in tip top condition? What about a heat lamp

I guess the heat lamp depends on where you're located. If the temps don't go below freezing, and/or there aren't any major drafts in your coop, there shouldn't be a need for heat. It's not worth the fire risk.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Seriously, he's fine. Don't use heat because it can make things worse if the power goes out and they aren't used to the cold. Just don't let the building have drafts and keep moisture down