a first for me

[flappinhappy]

this chick hatched with this odd feathering and is completely dry...no fluff...?? anyone know what causes this and if it will be a normal feathered chicken ? It has a bit of a washboard texture.

 

[Kevin565]

Could it be frizzled?

 

[flappinhappy]

WOW I didn't think of that..the roo is a Blue Andalusian and the hen is either a Silver Laced Wyandotte or a Black Sex-link I

funny because I bought 3 feather footed bantams at the feed store from a mixed bantam asst and ended up with a frizzle..

I am guessing a Cochin on this one


but have no idea on this one

 

[Panth]

I don't believe frizzle feathering shows up on baby fluff, only on the actual feathers...could be it still has some egg goo left on it. Try washing it gently in warm water and see if it dries any differently.

 

[flappinhappy]

TY Panth will sure try that

 

[ramirezframing]

...could be it still has some egg goo left on it. Try washing it gently in warm water and see if it dries any differently.

x2 had it happen a few times

 

[haweshome]

Hi,
Probably by now you have your answer but will put in my bit anyway. This looks like what is known as "clubbed down." It is the result of the presence of the gene for extended black color. It can appear in any breed. People who produce commercial Sex-Links see it in the females but not in the males. The barring gene in the males has a sparing effect on the production of black pigment and so they are normal. The ensuing plumage from these abnormal chicks should be normal. There is really not much you can do to prevent the condition. Cheers, rohawes

 

[flappinhappy]

Thank you all for your answers they were helpful and I will certainly remember your comments...unfortunately this chick didn't make it ...it could be it was more than the odd feathering that was wrong . nature knows and I have to respect that