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Why do my Sebastopol, Embden or Roman Tufted have black feathers?

April 26, 2017Black feathers Roman sebastopol tufted

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Why do my Sebastopol, Embden or Roman Tufted have black feathers?

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It is not uncommon for these breeds to have a few gray or black feathers as they grow. They get a completely new set of feathers at 9, 15 and 21 weeks. By the time they are 21 weeks, those few colored feathers should be completely replaced by white feathers.