At last the pins on Dandelion’s head are starting to open. Some are just uncurling and giving her some fluff on her head.
Dandelion’s head pins are starting to open
She is getting some fluff on her head
I am glad that Dandelion has the good sense to use the shelters. She comes out for food, water and treats and to perch in the sun if there is any, but spends the rest of her time sheltering here.
I think the shelters were a really good idea and I am so glad that Dandelion makes use of them. I am really hoping that her feathers will be fully through before the next frosty spell.
Meanwhile Flame looks very sorry for herself.
Flame’s pins look blue
The good news is that I am not picking up many feathers now so the dropping has slowed down.
Since I have been leaving the shed door wedged open the girls have all been getting in before the pop hole closes. However Flame has been sitting in the corner of the shed. I lift her to the perch each evening. I think it’s because with so few wing feathers she hasn’t the confidence to get up to the perch.
I don’t want Flame to sit in poop overnight so I put her on the perch. I lift her as gently as I can because she is as prickly as a hedgehog. I will be so glad when the moulting is over as will the girls I am sure.
Click here to see the history of my flock.
Poor girls but at least Dandelion’s head feathers are coming through! xx
I am so glad to see Dandelion starting to get head feathers. Flame now has a bare breast with just pins. She looks worse day by day. I worry about her less though as I feel Dandelion really needs head feathers to protect her from the cold. I am willing them both to get feathers quickly. xx
Glad to hear Dandelion is getting back to normal, poor Flame, hope her feathers grow in soon.
Dandelion is beginning to look better which is more than I can say for Flame but I am sure they will come in soon. She managed to get up to the perch at bedtime last night.