Yes...I can tell. The first one I got (the blue)thinking it was smooth but then noticed the feathers were different from the other two I got that were a little older. Then i went and got the partridge and another tiny blue. The partridge definitely looks different. love them all! I am hooked. Thank you so much for your help. I think my youngest daughter wants to show in 4 H with her friend. ..but we have no idea what we are doing.