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Angel Feathers (horns)
John:
Below is a photo I took today of one of my LF silver hens. You will see the Angel Feathers above and behind her muffs. They look like a secondary muff, but much smaller.
I emailed dan Demarest about this topic because he is the guy that knows a guy, Ray, that was breeding for \"Angel Feathers\" as I recall. Anyway Dan forwarded part of Ray\'s reply and he decribed them.
--- Quote ---The feathers flare out just behind the ears similar to like a cobra head. This trait started in my white line
--- End quote ---
He also said:
--- Quote ---My guess is that to get angle feathers, the bird has to carry two genes for beard/muffs.
--- End quote ---
Guest:
yes, the feathering of secondary \"muffs\" looks simular on my hen, hers are shorter on top, and she has a fuller set of muffs and beard.
hopefully she is the exception, and doesn\'t become the rule..it would be a shame to start all over again after coming so far.
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