quinlan Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 One of my girls arrived (a few weeks ago) with a tiny white patch right on top of her head... Gradually more and more have appeared, it looks like she is going gray in old age but she is still very young. Is this something to worry about or is it simply her individual markings coming out? Feeling again like I know nothing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 When you say white patches, do you mean patches of white feathers, or white skin, or something else? Any chance of a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Seems to be feathers.... Umm, will try to post a photo perhaps tomorrow when my hubby is here to help (I tried to put some photos on the other day and was totally confused!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 She could be having a mini moult. It's that time of year. A few of mine are looking a bit patchy, in the way that you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yes if it'sjust feathers I wouldn't worry. Probably her markings coming out. They have several mini moults before coming into lay and getting their full adult plumage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 As the others have said, it depends on what the patches look like. One of mine who is moulting looks almost as though she has got grey hairs on her head - I think it's just the new feather quills coming through. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thank you all, will try and get a picture up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi again, I've taken a photo of Didier's head but have no idea how to get it on here. I have seen a thread explaining how to do it, but cannot find it now. The other girls seem to be looking similar now, which I guess could mean a mimi moult all around? Also I was reading about how yellow foamy poo can be a really bad sign, and have seen a few of these recently (although all the girls seem happy and are eating and drinking) Have also read that this could be a sign that they are coming into lay (Fingers crossed it's that and they are no ill) Would be very grateful if someone could give me a tip on how to do the photos please! Thanks Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Here you go Nat - viewtopic.php?f=45&t=21972 Any problems just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Also I was reading about how yellow foamy poo can be a really bad sign, and have seen a few of these recently (although all the girls seem happy and are eating and drinking) Have also read that this could be a sign that they are coming into lay (Fingers crossed it's that and they are no ill) This could be a 'curry poo' as we call it. They are a clear out of a different part of the birds bits. Happens every ten or so poos, often a mustard yellow colour but can be a deeper conker colour too. They really stink. Maybe this is all it is if your girls seem fine in all other respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Finally got pictures of my girls head and the poo I was worried about. Am off outside now to see my girls and sulk as I couldn't do this without DH help!!!! Thanks for the link Christian, am embarrased I'm so computer thick!!! Hope my girls are ok! Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hmmm, the pictures look very large, hope this isn't a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm no eggspert but it all looks fine to me. The poo is a little out of focus though so can't see if it's frothy or anything but kinda looks like a normal curry poo. As for Didier's Head - it also looks fine. When my ex-bat moulted she seemed to do it in a few phases. she had a fully feathered head then had what looked like little white worm shaped casts (Like tiny grains of rice) these were just the quils casings coming off once the feathers sprouted. All i can make out from your pics are just some white feather tips. She looks fine. Maybe someone else with greater knowledge will be along soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for the reassurance stocie.... will relax again now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ditto to stoice's post. A couple of my girls are looking like that at the mo. Her comb and wattles look fine...a good indicator as to where there is summat up or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinlan Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks Egluntine. Just saw the pic of your hogwarts girls....so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
