kayandrob Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 What and where are Hackle Feathers? I have seen a few posts recently saying check the hackle feathers but I haven't a clue where they are on a chicken? (as you can tell I still have loads to learn!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm not sure, but I assumed that they are in the same place as hackles on a dog.... ie. the ones that are on the join between neck and body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I think this is where they are - from when I posted about my chook Skye when I thought she was a bloke! They are on the back of the neck and they are pointy if he's a boy and rounded if she's a girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggywoo Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 What and where are Hackle Feathers? The best way to describe them is 'like a cape'. They're the ones that stand away from his/her neck when they have a 'fluff'. (I've been trying to catch my cockerel showing off but to no avail ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayandrob Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 ok thanks for the replies, I was just curious as I am picking up our chickens on Saturday so wondered if it was worth me understanding more what hackle feathers are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
