MA0778 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA0778 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChookKeeper Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA0778 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChookKeeper Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 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!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 ... 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
