GilesC Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Hi Today I was cleaning out my Eglu and I was finding a lot of very small and almost plastic like feathers from my new chickens quill. What are they and what should we do? Josh Updated Updated - these are the flecks of quill (we think) we are finding in the tray in reasonable quantity. They are about 2 - 10mm long and are waxy to the touch (just like the quill of the feathers) and hollow, like they were around something. They seem to be coming from around one of our youngest girls neck feathers. However, there is no sign of bare skin on her and she is in good health. Could they be pin feathers? Edited February 22, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Not sure what you meant tbh. Can you post a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Could your chooks be starting their annual moult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Mine are currently moulting which is normal for this time of year so it's probably very normal. I would keep an eye on her but not worry too much for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Are you meaning the little casings which enclose the emerging feathers? They are nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
