Is this a phoenix roo?

[momof4boys]

Interesting that you said that about the roos keeping their heads up, because that is what puzzles me about this one. It looks like a roo but doesn't walk around like one. It keeps its head tucked in and its tail down most of the time. But then I do see it spar w/ the other roos but not alot.
Thanks for all the input. This is a great group of people!

 

[HorseFeathers]

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Initially it was used to keep bugs out of eyes, actually. Then it became a thing for beauty. Egyptians invented and used henna paste for the same thing. Eyeliner and mascara evolved from henna and kohl.
(Egypt junkie here)

 

[Napalongtail]

Most definately silver duckwind type too young to tell if pure phoenix! Although if purchased from a hatchery the grey blue legs would be an indicator. The phoenix will require a higher protien game bird feed especially this early in the year. The wing dropping is an early sign as well as the head down that his diet is lacking.