Black feathers on my RIR?

Thread starter Rosypetals
Start date May 12, 2018

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May 12, 2018

Rosypetals

Songster

Is it normal for a Rhode Island Red to have black feathers in the tail for wings? I haven’t found anything about this online. She is only Ten weeks old.

May 12, 2018

The Moonshiner

Fixin' to get in trouble, you comin'? 🛸 🏴‍☠️

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8 Years

Yes. They're supposed to.

May 12, 2018

TheTwoRoos

Crowing

Very normal,all have them.

May 12, 2018

TheTwoRoos

Crowing

All Rhode Island reds

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Black feathers on my RIR?

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