Funny Quill Feathers

slowef · « **on:** August 25, 2007, 20:03 »

My cockerel Buff Orpington has started to get these really quill like feathers on his head they are very hard. Any ideas why is it normal please?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2007, 20:16 »

They are new feathers growing slowef. The birds will preen the covers off as the feathers grow.

slowef · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2007, 20:39 »

Oh, ok silly me :oops: I have never seen it before in any of my other youg cock birds, or maybe he justs gets more cuddles

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2007, 20:41 »

It makes them feel quite prickly.

slowef · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2007, 20:47 »

Is it only cock birds get them, I haven't seen any on the hen?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2007, 20:51 »

All birds new feathers come through like that.

Bodger · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2007, 21:19 »

If they are slow to disappear, try putting a littel vegetable oil in with your chickens feed

slowef · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2007, 21:33 »

they have cod liver oil in their water is that ok?

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