dutchie Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 The other day I was completely puzzled why the feathers on my chickens heads and back of their necks were looking terrible. All scrunched up and wet looking. I picked them both up to inspect them and there was some weird slime sticking all their feathers together. Like chicken hair gel!But I couldn't see any problems at the root of the feathers or on their skin. I was a bit worried as I'd not read any symptoms like this of any typical problems. Only later when I came to top up the grub feeder did I discover the cause. A massive slug had taken up residence inside the top of the feeder. So every time the chickens were feeding they were getting a nice coating of hair gel! Dont think I'll be trying it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random_Girl66 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yew, yuck!!! He's risking it in there. My girls would have eaten him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yuck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 One of mine ate a huge slug recently, it was one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen. It took her a long time with a lot of beak wiping to get through it. It seemed like she'd regretted starting by half way through, but refused to give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yuck - nasty, nasty slugs At least you found the cause of the mystery hair gel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I am relieved it was a slug, not some new must have accessory for the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchie Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 My girls only go for the smaller slugs, they cant handle the giant ones. This one I chopped in half for them with my trowel so they could get their revenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
