Hi all, I've had these chicks for 6 weeks, one is (I think) about 2 weeks older than the other so they are between 6-8 weeks old and I was told that the little one was a Columbian wynedotte bantam which I'm unsure of now Coz the colour looks wrong? The larger one the person I got them off wasn't sure what type but it looks like gold lace wynedotte? They are both supposed to be bantams although the size difference between them is huge so I am unsure but the suspense about if they are boys or girls is killing me because we have gotten way too attached for them both to turn out boys :-( I really don't have to rehome one how could I choose?!.. They are both super friendly, the little one more so than the big one it loves cuddles and will lay on my leg to sun-bake and come to me when I let them out etc, I swear I seen it squat when I startled them cleaning their box where as the other didn't which made me hopeful but the pink comb is freaking me out coz I read that's not a good sign, then again the big one did fly onto my lap today for cuddles too they are adorable.. Any one have an idea to confirm what they are size/breed wise? and if they look like boy/girl? I'm aware it's unlikely to be able to tell but worth a shot.. Also I've started to take them outside during the day once it gets to late morning as the weather is warm here but keeping a close eye on them while they are out or putting them in their coop/run to be safe, anyone have an idea how much longer it looks until they can stay outside permanently does the big one look ready? I won't separate them they both have to be ready, the little one is still growing most of its back feathers etc so still half fluffy but I think the big one pretty much is fully covered except for on its body underneath it's wings? They seem happy outside during the day so I hope that I'm doing the right thing taking them out, this is first time raise chicks.
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