Crest management needed

Silkies with full crests need their vision checked regularly. My hen Beatrice had her crest grow over her eyes in summer and became anxious and flighty as a result — a dramatic change from her usual calm. A gentle trim of the crest feathers around the eyes restored her vision and her personality immediately returned to normal. Check their vision regularly and trim the crest feathers when needed. It takes two minutes and makes a huge difference.