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To cull or not to cull that is the question

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John Jordan:
Attached are pictures of a black pullet that is approximately 7 weeks old. My concern is a white feather in the wing feathers. Is it too early to be concerned and is it possible a black feather will replace it when she loses this feather. I am a novice so any help you can give me is appreciated.

Max:
Hi John,

White feathers are very common in young blacks. When they molt their juvenile feathers they should all grow back as black adult feathers.

John Jordan:
Thanks Max, that's what I was hopeing would happen but wanted to get an opinion from those with more experience.  I would have hated to cull her. I have hopes that she will be a keeper. Thanks for your response.

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