question about saddle feathers

[sheeshshe]

are saddle feathers breed specific for roosters? or is having saddle feathers 100% mean its a rooster no matter what the breed is?

 

[fordmommy]

We're having this same discotion here. Hope it helps you too.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=232106

 

[DTchickens]

saddle feathers are the feathers right before the tail (like said in the other thread). Roosters AND hens both have them.. Roosters just typically have the pointy ones while hens are rounded.. But even roosters will have round feathers in the hackles and saddles as well in hen-feathered breeds such as sebrights, some games, and such.. (They even look like a hen in plumage...)

 

[sheeshshe]

sorry! I didn't read posts earlier I just was in a hurry and posted one, funny that someone else posted the same question! thank you!