How did I get these curly lacey feathers (Cochin)? NEW picts post # 1.

[kathyinmo]

I bought this chicken, because it looked, "different." It is a Cochin. Where do the curly lacey looking feathers come from? I got it from a breeder, who has no Silkies, no Frizzles or Sizzles, etc. I think I got it from his cull pen, if I remember correctly. How does this happen?

ETA: new pictures:

 

[LarryPQ]

I can't help you, but oh, so neat!

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

wow! could you give me the breeder's name? that is a very interesting feather type!

 

[kathyinmo]

I will email him and ask if he breeds for this, or if it is unusual. As I recall, I got this one from his cull pen. I could be wrong, though. I don't remember any others like it.

 

[fancbrd4me02]

That's so neat!!! I hope you are planning on breeding to see what happens? It's like she's laced or her feathers are lacey...Love it!

 

[cochin123]

her feathers look worn . my hens look like that after the breeding season , GOOD ROOS

 

[kathyinmo]

No, it's not from a roo .... It is all the feathers. Actually, I don't know for sure if this is a hen, or a roo .....

 

[catwalk]

I think it's a splash pullet. I was going to ask if the feathering was area-specific or all over, but you say it's all over? Hmmm....
The feathers blocking the view of the comb, is that a small crest or just the same fluffy feathers as the rest of her? Is it a single comb up there, or has it a different shape? I would suggest getting a kid to take three sets of feathers to school and turn it into a microscope project! I'd be interested to see how they differ from a regular Cochins feathers as well as a Silkie's.

ETA: this is filligree, what her feathers remind me of

 

[kathyinmo]

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Oh, yes, I see !

 

[evonne]

what a pretty little bird... do you have a closer pic of some of the feathers??? i'd love to see more detail now that we've seen how pretty it is in a full body shot...

P.S. you can bring me that bird when you come out this way... she's go well in my black pen.. lol..