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[MA0778]

Daisy my miniture appleyard has developed very

curly tail feathers (think she has been at my curling tongs )would it be a sign of maturity

i think she is about 26 wks old

[Lesley]

Daisy might be a Donald - curly tail feathers are usually a sign of the drake.

 

The drake would have quite different feathering by now though so you would know whether she is a she or not

 

I can't tell whether the ducks have curly tail feathers as well - we only have Campbells.

[MA0778]

i am confused and feeling very silly

i bought Donald and Daisy as min silver appleyards

now looking at other photos Donald does not look like usual male

Daisy has developed a curly tail

i have a photo on subject how do i post photo

Daisy is the one eating from my hand anyone please help

[Lesley]

I've just moved your above post from a new thread you started and added it to this earlier question so that it is all in one place.

 

Here is a link to the FAQ section about posting photos....

viewtopic.php?f=45&t=21972

 

I look forward to seeing your photos soon

[TheChookKeeper]

I've got two "full size" appleyards... I don't think they're completely appleyard... but close enough

 

In the pic below, you can see Gerald's (originally Geraldine... we've all done it!) curly tail feathers... also the different colouration/size between him and Alice (behind).

 

Hope it's of some use!

 

 

[MA0778]

many thanks loveley photo

you are right i did have them sexed the wrong way round

i thought it was the male who was the leader but poor Donald has to follow

Daisy where she wants to go if he does not follow she quacks and nips him till he gives in,

if she is not ready for bed he is not aloud to go. he is quite tame and runs to me pore lad i think he has got the pecking order wrong

[TheChookKeeper]

My two were like that when I first got them... although they sorted it out after a couple of weeks - Gerald is now firmly in charge.... unless Alice REALLY wants to do something... in which case Gerald will do anything for a quiet life.

 

Wow - I think they've been listening through the cat flap... that's just how it works with dear sister and I (sharing a house... we must be mad!).

[Lewis]

... you can see Gerald's (originally Geraldine... we've all done it!)

We've done exactly the same! Was a Geraldine, now a Gerald! ... must be something in the name!

 

Gerald is definately a Gerald now, messy tail grew then turned curly and he's also bigger than Jemima.

They were bought as 2 girls as a surprise for me, and straight away I thought she was a he - "No, the breeder said she sexes them at birth and can remember who is who"

Father still wants to take him back ... I've won this far