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post #1 of 9
7/16/12 at 11:07am
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So i got 9 all black sex links becaues i gave away 10 ducks. so since i thought i was sure an all black chic was female i was confident in buying more chics since my pocket book can now afford more now minus the ducks. this one has color coming in on his back and it looks to be barred. the ones on his chest looked mixed to me. barred none barred. 

 

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post #2 of 9
7/16/12 at 11:12am

Those are hens. Depending on what rooster was over the barred rock hen the pullets can have quite a bit of color on the front part of the body. I've seen just the slightest touch of red at the throat to the entire neck and chest being reddish gold kinda mixed with the black.

 

Male black sex links are colored pretty much like a barred rock pullet.

Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

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Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

"If I'd known the world was ending I'd have brought better books"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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post #3 of 9
7/16/12 at 11:14am

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Hi, Im Rebecca Im a Christian girl that loves chickens!! I am a vet volunteer and I owner of 9 chickens. If you have any questions about Coccidiosis, Mites & Lice, Worms, Molting, Vent Gleet, Bumble Foot, Egg Binding, or Prolapsed Oviduct, feel free to ask me about it or pm me.
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post #4 of 9
7/16/12 at 11:19am
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at 5 weeks old will this be its final coloration. and am i wrong about the feathers on the back starting to get barred color. I didnt think any pullets would have any barred feathers. sorry for my confusions. they were advertised as being Rhode Island Red males and Barred Plymouth Rock females

 

I didnt have my barred cochins roos start turning noticebly diffrent color till they were around this age or a lil bit after. 


Edited by Steen - 7/16/12 at 11:21am

Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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post #5 of 9
7/16/12 at 11:40am
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barred rock pullet at 4 to 5 weeks old. still kinda black and not at alll looking as grey as a barred rock pullet the progressive photos showed her turning more barred and grey looking at around 7 to 8 weeks old. ill assume i have hens and be happy lol. i just hope im not surprised by that one .

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Edited by Steen - 7/16/12 at 11:46am

Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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post #6 of 9
7/16/12 at 1:34pm

The gold/red may spread a little, but basically what you see is what she is. It's pretty classic black sex link.

Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

"If I'd known the world was ending I'd have brought better books"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reply

Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

"If I'd known the world was ending I'd have brought better books"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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post #7 of 9
7/16/12 at 2:01pm
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black sex link pullets have barred red in there feathers. lol . i learn something new everyday. i had seen tons of pics with the red/gold in there chest and neck which i love and part of the reason i was willing to get them. but those barred looking feathers on this pullets back threw me off. thanks for letting me know she is a she everyone. 

Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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post #8 of 9
7/16/12 at 10:32pm

Definitely a pullet - looks a lot like mine!

Jayme

 

Proud teacher, mom, veteran's wife and newly-made country girl!

Sharing our little piece of paradise with 1 Blue Andalusian hen, 2 Black Star Hens,13 Red Star hens, 11 Mottled Javas, 3 dogs, 2 Dutch rabbits, a potbelly pig and a rescued bearded dragon

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Jayme

 

Proud teacher, mom, veteran's wife and newly-made country girl!

Sharing our little piece of paradise with 1 Blue Andalusian hen, 2 Black Star Hens,13 Red Star hens, 11 Mottled Javas, 3 dogs, 2 Dutch rabbits, a potbelly pig and a rescued bearded dragon

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post #9 of 9
7/18/12 at 10:03am
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Definitely a pullet - looks a lot like mine!

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Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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Main interest Blue Wheaten, Wheaten, Black , and Lavender Ameraucana. Im also working with Crested Cream Legbars. 

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