pin feathers?

[Hennyhandler]

Can someone explain pin feathers and why some people pick them? I think that my rooster has some around his neck. He is maybe between 17 and 19 weeks I guess. He's young in any case. Why, if I am correct, does he have them like this when my older hens don't?

I guess I'm asking for all info on pin feathers.

Thank you.

 

[Le Canard de Barbarie]

Pin feathers are only a big deal when you want a clean carcass. Are you planning on slaughtering him?

 

[Hennyhandler]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! I am not going to kill my rooster. Oh, I couldn't even think about it. I'm a vegetarian.

So I don't have to worry about them? they going to go away or at least where you can't see them?

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Pin feathers are the new feathers that you see growing in. All chickens get them at all different ages.