Fantail behavior?

[TerriB]

Originally Posted by Msfreebird

...At what point do you measure them - tip of head, shoulder or tail?...

My understanding is that height is measured from ground to top of head when in correct stance for the breed. I think weight is a lot easier to measure!

[norwich]

The birds you have are a new breed created to be a mini Indian Fantail as the current Indian Fantail has become to big for many breeders. Good luck with the birds. Joe

[george simon]

Originally Posted by Hillybean

Okay,
I don't have a clue on what the average weight of either breed is, but these crosses are: 11.1oz, 11.4oz, and 11.6oz. I forgot to hit the grams button...ounces is what I got.

Acording to weights, they ae still decent sizd birds when compared to the Satinettes, and Mookee.

Ok the picture I was sent:
The dark one:


A white one: This one reminds me of my Val....


The white one that does the weird tail things...have to get a picture or video of that still.


-Hilly

AMERICAN FANTAILS weight 10-13 ounces , INDIAN FANTAILS 13-15ounces.GEORGE

[Startail Fan]

Hi ,my fantails (american) hold their tails over their heads ,however mine only do it when they are happy (e.g outside ,getting treats etc).

[sreeshs]

Good thread, I would really like to see a picture of the fantail in the posture to comment more.....

[Startail Fan]

As you asked here is one of my hens doing the tail thing. (sorry for the poor quality pics)

[spirit wings]

she has her own umbrella!!!!!!....lol...

[Hillybean]

Spiritwings, that is exactly what it is called an "umbrella" !

I finally got a reply from the breeder, and she did say that some of her did do this....and they call it an umbrella...

Startail Fan, yep that is what mine does....but way up over the head. I am glad mine is not an odd ball .

Thank You,
Hilly

[Startail Fan]

Yup ,it seems to be a fantail thing ,also do they do it more like this ??

[Msfreebird]

I thought that was just a bad "tail set"?
And "Button" is TINY - about the size of a softball! I call her my little misfit

[spirit wings]

I want one!..