Did I get it all wrong?

[CHlCKEN]

Hackle feathers are pointy feathers near the neck of a male chicken.

All chickens have hackles and saddles, but on hens both are rounded rather than the pointed ones on roosters

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

All chickens have hackles and saddles, but on hens both are rounded rather than the pointed ones on roosters

Right... how could I forget?

Though, very well bred, yet mature, Phoenix hens could develop pointy saddle feathers.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Oh my goodness. I wonder if I'm going to be lucky enough to have Hariett keep him in check. Iv seen no aggression from him yet towards me or her. Just submissive and gallops off when she bites him
You know, we had two sussex. One recently drowned in our pool and I have been so heartbroken. Now this.. Can 2021 fast forward rather.. Or give us a give or take option

Only time will tell, but honestly one young cockerel is probably going to be a lot for her.

All chickens have hackles and saddles, but on hens both are rounded rather than the pointed ones on roosters

Yes that’s a great good point. I should have said those are MALE hackle feathers for sure.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Only time will tell, but honestly one young cockerel is probably going to be a lot for her.


Yes that’s a great good point. I should have said those are MALE hackle feathers for sure.

Me too!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Right... how could I forget?

Though, very well bred, yet mature, Phoenix hens could develop pointy saddle feathers.

This is true in a way. They are pointy but are completely different than the rooster’s long flowing ones. Phoenix Males are known for their long tails, which isn’t something the hens get. This makes them easy to distinguish from each other.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

This is true in a way. They are pointy but are completely different than the rooster’s long flowing ones. Phoenix Males are known for their long tails, which isn’t something the hens get. This makes them easy to distinguish from each other.

True.

 

[PluckyJen]

Yes, I know.

Now that this is mentioned. Those feathers so stand up when he gets a fright and trots off. Oh. My.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Now that this is mentioned. Those feathers so stand up when he gets a fright and trots off. Oh. My.

I'm so sorry!

 

[PluckyJen]

I'm so sorry!

Thank you. I'll wipe away my tears and think of a plan. The guy I got them from said I can always swop out if there's a boy and not a girl. I would have liked to have my Harriet hatch some eggs as an option but my luck it will be roos again

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

This is true in a way. They are pointy but are completely different than the rooster’s long flowing ones. Phoenix Males are known for their long tails, which isn’t something the hens get. This makes them easy to distinguish from each other.

I agree.