Can someone help me understand hackle feathers and saddle feathers??

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Chris09 said:
I found this on the net. and it might help...
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I believe that the 'pointy' feathers of the hackle and saddle is produced by a male hormone. Some times in breeds like the Campines, Hamburghs, Sebrights, and Henny Game the roosters can have a Hf
(Henny Feathering) gene but RIR's shouldn't have it..
Sometimes it takes a little longer to tell.. I know my RIR's are close to 3 1/2 months old till I can tell for shore. ( The line of RIR's I have mature real slow)...

Chris
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Stumbled upon this post while trying to find the gender of my RIR. Could you give me your opinion, please? 21 weeks old
 
PunkinPeep said:
I think that helps. My rir boys matured REALLY fast, and i know they're male. But i want to use them to help me familiarize myself so i can be more knowledgeable in recognizing traits in breeds that aren't so obvious.

Thanks for all your help and diagram and explanations! I really really appreciate you lending me your knowledge!
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I thank you also !!
I have silkys... Also... Do you know how to tell on them ??
 

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