Just What Are Saddle Feathers on a Rooster Anyway?
If you've been watching your backyard flock lately, you might be curious about what are saddle feathers on a rooster and why they stand out so much compared to the rest of the birds. It's one of those things that new chicken keepers notice right around the time their "pullets" start looking a little suspicious. You know the feeling—you bought half a dozen female chicks, but suddenly one of them is growing these long, shimmering, pointy feathers near the base of its tail. ...