Triming Fantails ?

[NYboy]

Spring is coming! How do I trim tails for breeding? Thank you Alex

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

The tail actually doesn't need to be trimmed in most cases. None of my fantails have ever had problems with their tails getting in the way. However, triming back the fluff around the vent does help a lot. Many fancy breeds have a lot thicker feathers there (much like the big fluffy butts of Orpingtons and Cochins), and sometimes even flying breeds do (I've found it more common in white birds for some reason). So I just trim it down and fertility jumps right back up to normal

 

[PrinceSandwich]

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Do you know if kazan tumblers need trimming?

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

I've never had those, but if you ever experience fertility issues, it's always worth a try