chickenhugs: One of my favorite chicken facts to share is that hens can “become” ro
chickenhugs: One of my favorite chicken facts to share is that hens can “become” roosters, at least in regards to their appearance and some behaviors. Long story short, hens have one working ovary; if it ceases to function, they can become more male-like (read more about it here). But since it’s a fairly rare phenomenon, I didn’t think it would happen to one of my own chickens! Meet Coco. Several months ago, she had fallen under the weather only to reemerge with redder, shinier feathers and a longer, arched tail. Coincidentally, the males of her breed are mostly red, and that tail sure is getting rooster-y. My best guess is that Coco has been undergoing a spontaneous sex reversal. Coco seems to enjoy this transformation, especially since she doesn’t have to worry about laying eggs anymore. You go, new Coco! Coco tail update: -- source link