pigeon bird Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 when i handle other peoples birds they tend to be a lot more silky than my own, please can anyone suggest what i can give my birds to give them that silky feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wings Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 when i handle other peoples birds they tend to be a lot more silky than my own, please can anyone suggest what i can give my birds to give them that silky feel. Have you tried Sedichol i used it for a while and that seemed to improve the feel of the birds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsberg Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 i use carr's adherbs make the birds handle like silk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobboy Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Give flax seeds with feed a little goes a long way!!!! jimbobboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Its a combination of several things: genetics, good feathering to begin with, where they are kept (open plan / aviary) weekly baths throughout the year, and how they are fed, given oily seeds like linseed as well as grain, or fed a supplement containing cod liver oil, like hormoform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark proctor Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 just had a round of young birds bred of my mate ... he uses carrs adherb ... the birds slip out your hands like silk.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 garlic and cider vinegar in the water,brewers yeast and cod liver oil in the food,all these help,especially the garlic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paulo Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 gemphanax, plenty of fresh air, good diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon bird Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 thanks very much will give these a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 the best thing you can do is optain birds with natural silky plumage and always the young birds carry the same trait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Rapido Man Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 the best thing you can do is optain birds with natural silky plumage and always the young birds carry the same trait I ahve found this with the Karel Hermans Wille.......... they do have a distinctive silky plumage...totally different the other birds. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbarra Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Have to agree with IB i'm affraid. listen to his advice its not wrong. spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 give them coliprim very good for 5 days only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy wilson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 i think hormoform keeps them in good nick its there for the birds all the time they are breeding. billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slugmonkey Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Winsmore, these birds will slip right through your hands in no time I have also had good luck using infant formula on the feed with Peanut oil another good thing is Coconut oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadow Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Its a combination of several things: genetics, good feathering to begin with, where they are kept (open plan / aviary) weekly baths throughout the year, and how they are fed, given oily seeds like linseed as well as grain, or fed a supplement containing cod liver oil, like hormoform. this is your best plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 try chrissy's suggestion and get ready to be amazed smooth silky feathers and lots of bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hjaltland Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 A little flax/linseed and you'll be amazed, I've used it meself (on the birds !) but be careful as too much can harm, so I'm told. Look out for the well feathered birds in your loft and remember them in your breeding plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andkar Lofts Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 garlic and cider vinegar in the water,brewers yeast and cod liver oil in the food,all these help,especially the garlic agree with chrissy ,coupled with oil seeds such as linseed ( sparingly) & hormoform plus regular baths ....all help ....as does the genetics of the bird in relation to feather qualty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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