The only information I have is from Habermehl (1975, "die Altersbestimmung bei Haus- und Labortieren", p.181), where he references Schroder 1972: The ossification of the wing bones and shoulder area has finished at c. 3.5 months. Sorry for not being of more help to you. /Lena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephanie Vann" <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: 07 October 2008 10:56:44 o'clock (GMT) Europe/London Subject: Fusion Ages in Domestic Fowl Can anyone tell me the age at which fusion typically occurs in domestic fowl? I am particularly interested in the femur and coracoid, although if anyone knows the ranges for other elements too that would be also very much appreciated. Thanks, Stephanie Vann, PhD Archaeozoologist ------ Files attached to this email may be in ISO 26300 format (OASIS Open Document Format). If you have difficulty opening them, please visit http://iso26300.info for more information.