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Is this wry tail? (pics)

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1Is this wry tail? (pics) Empty Is this wry tail? (pics) Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:41 pm

Blue Hill Farm

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I suspect it might be, but thought I’d get a few more opinions first.

I know I read about wry tail somewhere, but can’t recall if it is dominant or recessive. Anyone know?

2Is this wry tail? (pics) Empty Re: Is this wry tail? (pics) Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:59 pm

coopslave

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It looks like it may be but it is very difficult to tell from a picture. If you suspect it is, do not breed from this bird!

3Is this wry tail? (pics) Empty Re: Is this wry tail? (pics) Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:08 pm

Blue Hill Farm

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Yeah, it was hard to get a good pic of what I'm seeing. This little pullet seems to hold her tail just slightly to the one side. The last pic shows it the best. Is it possible it's a quirk she'll out grow?

And no, she won't be bred if it is indeed wry tail. Sad

4Is this wry tail? (pics) Empty Re: Is this wry tail? (pics) Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:03 am

mirycreek

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I heard that there is weak tail and also wry tail, in the weak tail, it moves around to different sides but is never held straight. Apparently if you put her in a windy place (like Sk!!) she can strengthen those tail muscles up but if it is wry tail it will not move around but always be held to one side (same side) and it is genetic and should not be kept as a breeder.

http://www.feathers-farm.webs.com

5Is this wry tail? (pics) Empty Re: Is this wry tail? (pics) Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:57 am

Blue Hill Farm

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Ok, thanks Miry. Shouldn’t be a problem finding a windy spot around here. Laughing

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