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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

5 Types of Feathers number 2

This is from the book Raising Chickens for Dummies.

2. On the belly and midsection: The belly and remaining body areas of the chicken are covered with small, fluffy feathers. In many cases, the underside of the bird is lighter in color.

3. On The Wings: There are three types of feathers on the wings. The top section, closest to the body, consists of small, rounded feather s called coverts. The middle feathers are longer and are called secondaries. The logest and largest feathers are on the end of the win and are called Primaries. Each section overlaps the other just slightly.

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