Why is his tail so short

[Beau plus Bunny]

So we have this roo his name is Jack he is very pretty he's quite young only 19 weeks old but he's tail is growing very slowly for a wile he had one really long feather then it broke somehow why is his tail growing so slowly

 

[Themellowyellows]

When tail feathers or feathers break, they grow slow. More protien can help him with his feathers and help them to grow back faster.

 

[SnackMeat]

Might be Manx Rumpy genes
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/manx-rumpy-chicken/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tailless-breeds.1555285/

 

[Themellowyellows]

Might be Manx Rumpy genes
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/manx-rumpy-chicken/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tailless-breeds.1555285/

That could be a chance. But they were long before.

 

[SnackMeat]

If you're able to handle him, can you look at his rump? Is it possible he has been bullied, or has gotten bored and started picking his tail feathers out? I would agree with higher protein, but it could also be an enrichment issue.


You can look up Broken Blood Feathers in relation to tails. I've seen this on Brahma feet but haven't seen it on tails yet (still a newb.)

 

[Beau plus Bunny]

Well when it gets late like around ten they all huddle around roo like on top in a pile so I'm thinking that's how it broke but I dnt know why it's growing so slowly I know he's not being bullied bc it took me like 4 weeks just get him to let me pet him

 

[Themellowyellows]

Oh by the way, welcome! I have some hens that have tail feathers that snapped, they just grow slowly.

 

[Beau plus Bunny]

Ok

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Some roosters just stink at growing tails. I had one that always looked like someone chopped it off

 

[C Siena]

Greetings & Salutations. Welcome.

I'm not sure about the tail issue.

Lots to learn on this site, Enjoy.
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