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post #11 of 13

6/15/12 at 9:38am

rubycanyon

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For comparison, here is my SLW pullet at 9(ish) weeks. She has a very small comb and wattles that are still light in color. Also the amount of white on your cockrel's wings, I've heard, is a good indicator.

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6/15/12 at 9:41am

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Most certainly a Roo. A very handsome one though.

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6/15/12 at 2:14pm

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Wow! What a difference rubycanyon! I can definitely see it now. But shucks!I really wanted a SLW!!! And even though he is beautiful, weare not allowed to have roosters on lots smaller than an acre. Anyone in Maryland who'd like to own a fabulous SLW Rooster? lol I'll sell him to you pretty cheap!