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General Discussion => General Forum => Topic started by: vpsalin on October 26, 2014, 12:16:49 AM

Title: Fanless tom???
Post by: vpsalin on October 26, 2014, 12:16:49 AM
Why is it that Toms loose tail feathers? I've seen a video of a Tom without a single tail feather...Is it from kicking or were they plucked out by other birds?
Title: Re: Fanless tom???
Post by: West Augusta on October 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM
I'd say that he's molting getting new feathers for winter.  All birds molt.
Title: Re: Fanless tom???
Post by: mgm1955 on October 26, 2014, 01:46:58 PM
Agree.