Saddle feathers

[elbertchick]

I have eleven 12 week old Wyandott chicks, 6 SLW and 5GLW I am wondering about one of the SLW it has been getting, what I would say are saddle feathers as they are curving down around the tail. My question is they are quite wide, and I though the saddle feathers were thinner. Is this a male? or female trait. Also I have some GLW who appear to be pecked on near their saddle area and I was wondering if they are going through a molt or if one of my unidentified males is pecking at them. They are all the same age, and I cant be sure of gender, I would post a picture but I think I still need more posts. Thanks for any info. The SLW is getting a rosy comb and wattles. Thanks ahead of time for any info, will post pics as soon as I am able.

 

[melloladies]

Hopefully you'll be able to post a pic soon- really the best way to get people to chime in

Good luck!

 

[Pinky]

Both genders have saddle feathers, it just that male saddle feathers are narrow long and shiny. Hen saddle feathers are rounded and more wide.