Feathers on Buff Orpingtons Legs?

[ILoveJoe]

I noticed today that Blondie has little pokey feathers on the outside of her legs. Is that normal for Buff Orpingtons?

 

[ozark hen]

let me just say that mine do not have feathers on their legs...not the full buff orps. I have some mixed with cochins and they do have lots of feathers on their feet and legs.

 

[chicken_boy_Kurt]

that isn't normal for any breed that isn't featherfooted
you aren't going to show him are you? because that is a disqualification.

 

[LinckHillPoultry]

Are you sure it's pure buff orp?

There's something wrong here.

 

[Daycare Mom]

I've never heard of a BO with feathers on its feet, but I think it would make for a really cute chicken!

 

[plymouthrockFarm123]

is it a hen cuz if it is she forgot to shave her legs that morning lol

 

[chicken_boy_Kurt]

lol plymouth this is serious

 

[ILoveJoe]

Well I am NOT sure it a pure BO. I bought all my chicks ( a mix) from Mt Healthy Hatchery up in Cinci Oh. I had assumed they were pure BO. But then one of the Light Brahmas may or may not be a White Cochin....see this post.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=81953

Heck I am not even sure it IS a girl. Could be an old hairy legged boy.

It does like to get up in my lap and cuddle. Very sweet bird.

No I had not wanted to show birds. So I am ok there.

 

[EweSheep]

If I see those saddle feathers are pointed in the first pic, I am certain it is a roo.

Its a no no if they got featherings on Buff Orps!

 

[wilds of pa]

It can happen rarely..its the Cochen coming out of the bird...Wouldn't recommend breeding it. Great bird for the backyard.. EweSheep I agree... roo/cockerel from what i can see..saddle feathers and tiny spurs....


Birds used in the making of the buff orpington::

Gold Spangled Hamburgh Buff Cochin

Dark Dorking
Buff Cochin

=Buff Orpington





Charlie