What is up with this hens feathers?

[cjsgrlsx3]

 

[annie3001]

molting.

 

[SilkieBantams]

That is a Turken (Naked Neck) rooster since he obviously has the saddle feathers presented.

 

[CrestedGirl]

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[cjsgrlsx3]

Not molting because she is only 5 months old. But I have had my suspicions that it may be a roo!

 

[Wisher1000]

Definately a Turken roo! I think there may also be something else going on as the feathers seem "short" to me. I have no experience with genetic issues but my mind says this could be one. Let him get a little older and see what happens. I wouldn't breed him, however.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Nothing at all wrong with them - those are saddle feathers and only roosters get them.

 

[cjsgrlsx3]

I do not plan on breeding him. I just love him to death and need a man for my girls! So he will stay!!!!!! Now I have 4 roosters......anybody want some?

 

[motochick]

haha, grow some feathers boy!

 

[Lothiriel]

He's got a cute face... Sorry, I can't have any roosters. Been there, done that, and don't want to try it again for a while. So for now I just stick to the distant admiration.