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I think the feathers or down do provide insulation. The feathers may also provide some aid with walking on powdery snow. The genetic options existing in leg featherss of chickens I have seen do not appear anything like those of ptarmigans.
I think the feathers or down do provide insulation. The feathers may also provide some aid with walking on powdery snow. The genetic options existing in leg featherss of chickens I have seen do not appear anything like those of ptarmigans.