longbeardbuster

I killed a big tom a few seasons ago, almost 22 lbs, 11.5 inch beard,
and 1 3/8 inch spurs that had 20 tail feathers in its fan. I was told
that was unusual because most only have 18 tail feathers in the fan.
Has anyone else killed one with an odd number of tail feathers?

rusty dog

ive got 1 with 19...........and 1 with 20.................never checked the others

Mr. Longbeard

First two I checked..

First one 18.

Second one 20

one on one

one had 18, this one has 19, never really counted them,any information pertaining to this, thanks

Bobgobble2

Most all my birds that I have taken the time to count have had 18!

ranchand99

All three of mine on the wall have 18 also.

maytom

Good question. I really never counted them before.

hawglips

Eighteen is normal. Never killed one with more.

I've killed several with missing feathers though.

Hal