Pin Tails on Cock Gouldians

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I have been wondering on all the Adult Male Gouldians......I don't see the Long Pin Tail feathers they use to have (2" or more)....has it been bred out too?
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my male had some really nice pins, about 3cm longer than the rest of the tail.
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I haven't noticed them getting shorter. Mine appear to be the same as always, but my memory and eyesight is pretty stuffed!
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My boys have them was just comparing them to the girls yesterday.
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I always thought it had something to do with how they housed ? Not sure but would be interesting if we have bred the tail feathers out of em . :think:
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