- Apr 15, 2014
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Hi there!!
So, I was browsing around the net & on BYC here & I've noticed quite a few articles regarding "feathering in" - what I'm wondering is when does this usually happen? Do pullets feather in faster than cockerels? Do certain breeds feather in faster than others? &&&& My MOST prying question... once they start to feather in are the color of those first feathers an indication of what color they will be as an adult bird? Or does feather coloration develop over time?
THANKS!
Amanda
PS - I'm especially very curious about any info regarding the Golden Sex-Links!! I have a little one who is two weeks old... she started out with a definite yellow, rusty color (no clearly evident stripes) but "her" feathers on her wings & tail, although EXTREMELY long, are pretty stinking white! I'm afraid I have a roo, which I would absolutely love to keep, but I'm in a neighborhood where it cannot be a nuisance & most of all... I have a three year old son who I cannot tolerate having a rotten roo around. My fingers are crossed for an excellent outcome - best case scenario = pullet!! HOWEVER, I'd also love a quiet, friendly roo!
So, I was browsing around the net & on BYC here & I've noticed quite a few articles regarding "feathering in" - what I'm wondering is when does this usually happen? Do pullets feather in faster than cockerels? Do certain breeds feather in faster than others? &&&& My MOST prying question... once they start to feather in are the color of those first feathers an indication of what color they will be as an adult bird? Or does feather coloration develop over time?
THANKS!
Amanda
PS - I'm especially very curious about any info regarding the Golden Sex-Links!! I have a little one who is two weeks old... she started out with a definite yellow, rusty color (no clearly evident stripes) but "her" feathers on her wings & tail, although EXTREMELY long, are pretty stinking white! I'm afraid I have a roo, which I would absolutely love to keep, but I'm in a neighborhood where it cannot be a nuisance & most of all... I have a three year old son who I cannot tolerate having a rotten roo around. My fingers are crossed for an excellent outcome - best case scenario = pullet!! HOWEVER, I'd also love a quiet, friendly roo!