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Just an update. Chickadee is now about 10 weeks. Still no crowing, no trying to mount the other chicken I'm sure is a hen- as a matter of fact, Chickadee gets chased by the other one. Here are some updated pictures. I don't notice any roostery looking feathers but I'm no expert. Thoughts? Hen...

I'll definitely post more photos and keep everyone updated. I'm new to chickens so your help is appreciated!

No crowing. No noticed rooster-y behavior. Quiet and docile. Comb has just started getting larger. Still yellow, though.

Male or female? 7 weeks old. Feathers developed quickly. No crowing and still quiet. I only have two chickens (the other is a pure lav orp the same age) and I'v noticed a little bit of chasing but nothing bad. They still lay down and cuddle all the time. But this one is a little more feisty-...

Alright, we're at 7 weeks now. Still no crowing and not much change in comb size/color. Still yellowy. Here are some different full body pics you guys requested. Whatcha think?

I'm thinking female. Feathers developed quickly, comb still very yellow but has just barely started to grow a tiny bit. I don't have any other lav orps to compare to. Quiet and no crows. Very docile and loves being carried around like baby- won't have it any other way really. Hahaha What do you...

I am adding plants to my chicken run. I know chickens are destructive little fellers but I'd like to add something. The area I will be planting is mostly shade- A LOT of shade. What are some chicken safe plants that can grown in shade?

Sooooo, not sure if this is normal or I just got a naughty one, but the black one loves to "fly". Like she (hopefully) jumps super high flapping her wings and she can already get out of her 2 ft tall brooder. I draped a thin blanket over the top as a cover and that keeps her in. But as soon as I...

I just got these today. They are both 3 wk old. The lighter one is a lavender Orpington. The darker one is a lav orp/ black australorp cross. Any thoughts on them being male or female? They both have really small combs and I can't notice an signs of wattles. But I'm new to chicken world.