When is a pullet a laying hen at what age.

[Deborah McMullen]

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What are saddle feathers this is all new to us new backyard chickens////

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

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Your Funny Ok do you think I am going to catch those birds and play with them I don't know about that they are getting a bit big. What vents where do we look have you got a picture...this is really very funny...

Vent the hole the egg comes out of (butt) and the more you handle you bird the friendlier they will be, you can even get them eating out of your hand

 

[gritsar]

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What are saddle feathers this is all new to us new backyard chickens////

Picture where a saddle fits on a horse (across the back). That's where you'll find the saddle feathers on a chicken. A male chicken will have pointed saddle feathers that grow even longer and drape down the sides as the bird ages.
This picture of my rooster should help. See the long white feathers draped over his back? Those are the saddle feathers.

Keep in mind that my roo is older and his saddle feathers are pretty long.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

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What are saddle feathers this is all new to us new backyard chickens////

the feathers above the tail, on the back. if they are pointed boy, rounded girl

 

[sherigleblanc]

Great info. I know it's old but still. Great info for a new chicken mom