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[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

Hi,

I just got a SQ silkie and she can't see because of her poof is there anything I can do so she can see?

 

[AuberyMirkwood]

You trim it I did that for a few of my silkies and polish

 

[Chick1043]

I agree. I would trim it!

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

I can't trim it She will go to show this fall I would just like her to be able to see while she is out side/ in the house for right now she is in the house for 30 days

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Take a thin strip of blue painters tape about 6 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Have someone hold her crest up and wrap the tape around her crest being sure that you can see her eyes. Don't tape it too tight....just enough to keep it up.

Also, it's ok to trim just a little bit above and below her eyes so she can see a bit better. Actually, I've seen judges disqualify silkies that can't see because of their crest. Use a pair of baby fingernail scissors with the round tips and just be careful. Definitely a 2 person job for most people.