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18 weeks is what I was told. I want a rooster. So I’m hoping it is.

Roo or Hen

I have a one month old Buff Orpington. What sex is he/she?

I I'm excited. They sure are pretty birds. Do you have a picture of her now?

I think we have a winner. I just looked up a speckled Sussex chick and it's a dead ringer. Thanks SueT!

The others are RIR. The feathers look different to me. It also has a back line on the side of the face through the eyes.

What breed is the chick with the V marking on the head? Thanks

She died. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Her crop is empty. They area is smooth. I don't have a problem with feather plucking. I'm not sure about eggs. My kids get them and I don't know who's is who's. She is breathing but hasn't moved in a day. I soaked her rear in an epsom salt bath today for about 20 min. She won't eat or drink. I...

Here is what her backside looks like

I'm going to check if she is egg bound but im afraid i didn't catch it in time.

It seems like her breast is what looks bigger,

My  My RIR is sick. I found her in the coop just laying there and breathing heavy yesterday so I seperated her from the flock. She won't eat or drink or move her body. Her Comb is payed over and dark purple and her poop looks like water and with undigested laying pellets. I think she is dying...

So is there nothing I can buy at a store that is ready to go?

Is there a safe ant killer to use around free range birds? I can put them up for a few days if needed. Thanks