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As I was watching Connor eat dinner and dry after my lesson on Thursday, I noticed with delight that his feathers have grown in thicker than ever. I'm not sure if this happened a while ago and I just didn't notice, or if it's recent, but I am excited about it all the same. I've always half-seriously lamented his lack of feathers compared to other Cobs. I plan on showing him with feathers, (My rule is that whatever Cardi shows in, that's what I will show in, so feathers it is), so the thicker/more obviously feathered, the better, otherwise it just looks like I'm a lazy groomer.
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Legit feathers! |
I hope they don't totally shed out - I'm still learning about feathered breeds, and didn't realize that feathers also grow in/out seasonally until
last fall, when I couldn't figure out why his feathers were suddenly gone one morning. Always learning something new!
Comparison photos:
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December 24, 2012 - some feathers, but not as much as right now |
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September, 2012 - wimpy, shedding-out feathers. |
At least you are willing to keep them. If Hue had feathers those bad boys would be trimmed in a minute. I don't think I would want to be diligent enough about keeping them clean... Especially lighter colored ones! They are really pretty though. I hope his stay fluffy :)
ReplyDeleteCute! I really like them.
ReplyDeleteGinger's seem to shed with the seasons as well. I'm like you and love them, so I get seriously uptight in the winter about keeping them clean and dry. I'd probably cry if I had to shave them off lol.
ReplyDeleteI trim Rhyme's because they are EVERYWHERE
ReplyDeleteYay, I am so glad to hear you are keeping his feathers. Rosemary's are thicker this year too. I hope she keeps them. Roscoe's are always thick and I think it is the white sockings. I love that Cardi keeps his feathers even at the level he shows. I figure if Friesens can keep theirs, my Cobs can too.
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