Is This a Phoenix Rooster??

[Buddyfarm11]

it goes away with a molt

But I Thought Phoenix Chickens Don't Molt

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Some longtail breeds do not molt their tail feathers, but I am pretty sure that they all have some molting, and since phoenix is a more or less re-invented breed from onagadori, I am not sure if they have that trait or not. I think there are some longtail threads in the "Breeds, Genetics & Showing" section where you could get a better answer.

 

[Chesterchook]

i think that it does have some nice silver spots on the lower half mainly

 

[Buddyfarm11]

Some longtail breeds do not molt their tail feathers, but I am pretty sure that they all have some molting, and since phoenix is a more or less re-invented breed from onagadori, I am not sure if they have that trait or not. I think there are some longtail threads in the "Breeds, Genetics & Showing" section where you could get a better answer.

OK I Will Check

 

[Buddyfarm11]

Here's a Better Picture I Just Took Today

 

[hdowden]

molting will depend on your line he is from. some lines are supposed to be none molting. all of my parents long tails (sumatra's and yokohama's and a phoenix not yet 6 months of age) have all molted their feathers.

 

[hdowden]

yea he looks sun bleached, if he doesnt molt then it wont go away

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

molting will depend on your line he is from. some lines are supposed to be none molting. all of my parents long tails (sumatra's and yokohama's and a phoenix not yet 6 months of age) have all molted their feathers.

Most of what I read (and this is NOT an area I am significantly familiar with) said or implied that it is only the tail feathers that do not molt regularly, not the entire bird. Also, even they molt every few years (2-3, but could be more).

 

[Buddyfarm11]

Most of what I read (and this is NOT an area I am significantly familiar with) said or implied that it is only the tail feathers that do not molt regularly, not the entire bird. Also, even they molt every few years (2-3, but could be more).

So What Your Telling Me Is That They Molt every 2-3 years??

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

That is what I read about their tails; I think the rest of the plumage molts on a more normal schedule. And that the breed and line can make a huge difference. That is the implication I get from what I have read. I have no experience with longtail breeds (other than once owning a phoenixXsilkie), so can only rely on what I have read that seem to be from reputable sources.