Recent content by Kiwi Mum

Thanks everyone for the unanimous opinion. The breeder agrees with you all and we will be swapping the cockerel for a younger pullet. This forum is so useful for newbies like me - thanks again!

Hi BYC friends, We recently purchased these 20 week Barred Rock 'pullets' hatched from the same nest and while I'm no expert, I'm seeing too many features consistent with a cockerel in the larger chookie. Could I be right? Appreciate all input and opinion! Best, Lisa

Thanks Cyan Night, I suspected this though was hopeful my number 2 white chook may have been a hen as her tail feathers are straight. I appreciate your input.

Hello from Auckland, New Zealand. I'm a newbie to the complex and fascinating chicken world, with nine chookies now taking up residence at our place. Four are 23 week old pullets that have started laying this week. The other five were hatched in an incubator lovingly watched over by my...