MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

It's called the feather shredder gene. It occurs in lavender chickens. The feathers shed as the year goes on. Let me see if I can find a picture.

They occur on her back by her tail and migrate towards her head until she molts.

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Thanks Bob. Do you think there's a loss of insulation?

 

[BDutch]

None of those look like the ones on Ocracoke, although their calls are very similar.

This is our culprit (I didn’t list the standardized common name correctly):
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eurasian_Collared-Dove/overview

We name them Turkish doves (Turkse tortels in Dutch). A pair visits our garden daily. They are not very common where I live. These Turkisch doves are much smaller than the more common wood pigeons.

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks Bob. Do you think there's a loss of insulation?

I do. They cannot be as efficient. That is why I am glad she has new feathers for the winter and they fail as summer gets hotter.

 

[MaryJanet]

The chicks had a great day. Lots of discoveries, flapping, flying, play fights, naps, snacks and sips.

I cleaned out the back room they've been living in, which wasn't as much fun but it was very rewarding.