More a rant than anything but my roo has been the slowest to feather in out of his whole group. From 1 week old he's had the most sparse, ratty tail and he was the most plain and unremarkable. I swore up and down to dh that getting rid of his (meaner) brother and keeping him was a good thing. "he will surprise us, like the ugly duckling I just know it!" I said.... I may eat those words. Here he sits still dragging around that tattered grey tail. When did your rooster get his pretty tail and markings in? My guy is a EE, about 12wks old if it matters. Here's the little stinker.. come on Fred, you can do it! BE the man! LOL
