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Another feather theory




A reader's letter in the May 22nd Science News suggests the following (paraphrased) in regards to a Sid Perkins article on feather development:

When foxes and dogs try to catch chickens they get a mouth (or paw) full of feathers. So, the feathers make for a fluffy target and aid in the feathered one's escape.

I could see that might be an aid smaller birds but possibly not larger ones.