Why does my Roo always look wet?

[R.M. Hens]

He always looks like he just rolled around in a puddle or something. He's not dirty just looks wet and shiny all the time.

Ruben will be 4 months old next week. Is this normal?

 

[mmaddie's mom]

Never heard of this... what breed is he?
pic?

 

[FarmCoe]

Does he look "wet," or just "shiny?" Roos are always shiny.

 

[crawfordmama]

Do all of his feathers appear this way, or is it maybe just his saddle feathers?

 

[R.M. Hens]

This is Ruben about a month ago (sorry, you can't see his shine in the picture). He is a RIR. And yes it is pretty much just his saddle feathers. Just very shiny, wet looking, but not actually wet. My dad thought I sprayed him with the hose. The older and bigger he gets, the shinier he gets. My hens are not like this at all.

 

[R.M. Hens]

Oh yes, you can see the difference in his feathers. Some shine, some don't. Now, his shine is double what you see in the picture. Of course, his tail feathers have always been green and shiny.

 

[Lollipop]

R.M. Hens :

Oh yes, you can see the difference in his feathers. Some shine, some don't. Now, his shine is double what you see in the picture. Of course, his tail feathers have always been green and shiny.

Most roosters shine. They always look flashier than hens. It`s just natures way of camoflging hens while brooding. Come to think of it, most species have flashier males than females. Not a sexist statement, just fact. Think about it.......Pop​

 

[R.M. Hens]

Makes alot of sense. This is my first time raising chickens. Learning new things everyday. Thanks.

 

[33yardbirds]

I have 2 RIR roos and my wife said they look wet. My reply? Yeah they do look good don't they. It's the back and saddle.

 

[R.M. Hens]

He is definitely much prettier than the pullets. I can't wait until he gets older and more rooster like. He's got me kind of nervous because I have not heard a crow and he is overpowered by my older hens. He's getting better as he gets bigger though.