Is this split wing?

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I've been contemplating whether or not to keep this boy as a back up rooster, but someone mentioned he may have split wing? From what I've read, it's a recessive genetic fault that is very difficult to get rid of once you breed it. If he does have split wing, he's gone for sure. I haven't gone out yet to spread his wings and look for a gap. One of his primaries looks like it's coming from the covert area.

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It was still dark out, so this picture is taken with a flash - looks to me like what I've seen described as split wing.

Right wing:
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Left wing:
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Kelly~ I am no expert but this is what the wings of a bird that I had and my buddy Snowbird confirmed it was split wing, but do not go in my word....I hope more folks come by and advise or give their opinions. Oh and yes when test mated the bird that I had did pass this on to his offspring and it showed very early on in the chicks.
 
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I'm just sorry that you were able to confirm it, Kelly. Sigh. At least you know now, and you DO have a better one to use.
 

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