I kind-of forgot about this post, but am glad to have it come around again. Guess I should have thought to post an update! Lucky is definitely a SHE! She is now almost 15 weeks old, and has the best personality. She would rather hang out with the people in her family than with her fellow...
The GLW does have a single comb. All of my chicks were sexed as pullets, so maybe that 10% margin of error is in effect with the SLW! My son will be upset if "she" is a "he". He has claimed her for his own! Thanks for offering to post pics. I know they will help several of us out there...
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Because of the redness and size of their combs and wattles. I raise three varieties of wyandottes and the pullets do not get any red like yours have in their combs until they are several months old. Every once in a while I'll have a late blooming roo that fools me for a while, but...
I have read that Wyandottes are slower to feather than most breeds. I did the research because I had the same question that you do. Don't give up hope yet!!
I have read plenty about wyandottes in particular pinking-up earlier than other breeds, even the pullets. I'm not sure that based on what I have read, I would make the judgement call quite yet!
I don't have a lot of experience, but I have a 7 wk. old RIR who does not have the large red comb and wattles that yours does. I'm guessing that yours is a roo!
My husband and I live in a 95 year old historic home, which has required lots of work, and we have been married for almost 14 years. For some reason, however, the chicken coop has just about put us over the edge! The coop is 95% done at this point, and I am thankful...the last month has been...
I'm going with pullet, as well. But, what really impresses me (other than the beautiful chick!) is your camera! Great quality pics. What are you photographing with? (Feel free to ignore this, as it is TOTALLY off topic!)
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Thanks for posting your pics of your Wyandottes. It looks like mine are just about at the same stage that your's were. I guess that they are just slower to feather than my others are! By the way, it would be great to have a "chicken picnic" out at your farm. Chicken being menu...