Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Types of Feathers Part 1
I found this in the book Raising Chickens for Dummies.
On the neck:
The row of feathers around the neck constitutes the hackles. Hackle feathers can stand up when the chicken gets angry. These feathers are often a different color than the body /feathers, and they may be colorful in male chickens, the hackle feathers are pointed and iridescent. Female hackle feathers have rounded tips and are duller.
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.
On the neck:
The row of feathers around the neck constitutes the hackles. Hackle feathers can stand up when the chicken gets angry. These feathers are often a different color than the body /feathers, and they may be colorful in male chickens, the hackle feathers are pointed and iridescent. Female hackle feathers have rounded tips and are duller.
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.
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