11 wks old and hardly any tail feathers and still lots of fuzz-pic!

[BethieofVA]

It is not easy to really see, but shouldn't my pullet be tail feathered in by now? I mean my other three are. I don't have a front shot, but no prominent comb, so not a roo. I hope. I just think it is odd to see so much fuzz.

 

[peggym]

Hi there! Some chicks mature faster than others, also, my grown hens are still fuzzy and fluffy around the butt. Hope this helps.

 

[AndreaS]

It took one of my girls until 13 weeks to catch up with her sisters! I wouldn't worry too much, as long as she is getting pleanty of food & not being bullied. I gave my slower one vitamins and extra protein in the form of scrambled eggs. She was less feathered out, and about a third the size of the others. Around 12 weeks she had a growth spurt, and caught right up!

 

[Chickengal505]

I've got year olds like that i thought it was normal...

 

[BethieofVA]

So maybe fuzzy is okay? LOL! Good to know.

 

[gryeyes]

ALL my pullets have fluffy butts. I call them their "panties." They look so darned cute when they bend over and show their panties, the hussies.

They do have tail feathers, though.... but I wouldn't worry. Suddenly you'll notice," Wow, they're looking like real chickens now!" And then later, again, you'll notice, "Wow, they got combs and wattles! When did that happen??"

 

[BethieofVA]

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I love it! Panties!!