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Onagadori
Tail feathers grow over 20 feet long.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
cream
Eggs / year
60
Egg size
small
Purpose
ornamental
Class
Asiatic
Size
medium
Hen weight
3.5 lbs
Rooster weight
4.5 lbs
Temperament
calm, delicate, exotic
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Japan
Lifespan
5–8 yrs
About the Onagadori
The Onagadori is a Japanese national treasure with non-molting tail feathers that can exceed 20 feet in length.
Care tips
Kept in special high pens called tomebako; requires expert care.
Color varieties
whiteblack breasted redsilver duckwing
Fun facts
- Tail feathers can exceed 20 feet
- Designated a Japanese Special Natural Monument