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Pretty sure these 3 Naked Necks are roosters, but I need a second opinion.

post #1 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:46am
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This spring I got three Naked Neck chicks. As they have been growing I have had the toughest time telling their sex. It seems to me that hens of this breed have fairly decent size combs and waddles. Burt  the first photo is the only one I am sure of, he has been crowing for well over two months, but the other two have not. The red one looks like he will try, but never does and is the smallest in size. All three have thick legs and the solid black one is definitely the largest in size, but not crowing. They are 17 weeks old. Can anyone tell me if these are definitely roosters and why only one crows?

 

Burt.jpg

Clarence.jpg

Jude.jpg

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post #2 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:51am

Absolutely males, all three. They have the long, slender saddle feathers, which only boys get.
 

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My backyard flock: 9 Araucana girls, 2 Araucana boys, 1 Olive Egger!

 

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post #3 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:54am
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I thought so. Never owned chickens before so I needed to be positive before I had to look for homes. Thanks for your help.

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post #4 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:54am

All three are roos...the girls do get big combs and wattles but they do not turn red until they are really close to laying age.  Your boys also have beautiful saddle feathers :)

 

Here is a pic of one of my NN pullets at about the same age as your boys....

 

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post #5 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:55am

If you can keep a rooster, these guys make wonderful flock guardians!!!!

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post #6 of 12
7/18/12 at 6:58am

definitely roosters and and naked necks!

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I've been married to my best friend since October 18, 2009.

We've been the proud parents of one happy baby girl since August 14, 2011
Our critters include 1 dog, 5 cats, 1 rabbit, and an ever growing number of chickens!

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post #7 of 12
7/18/12 at 7:00am
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Originally Posted by mrsjohnson0807 View Post

This spring I got three Naked Neck chicks. As they have been growing I have had the toughest time telling their sex. It seems to me that hens of this breed have fairly decent size combs and waddles. Burt  the first photo is the only one I am sure of, he has been crowing for well over two months, but the other two have not. The red one looks like he will try, but never does and is the smallest in size. All three have thick legs and the solid black one is definitely the largest in size, but not crowing. They are 17 weeks old. Can anyone tell me if these are definitely roosters and why only one crows?

 

Burt.jpg

Clarence.jpg

Jude.jpg


on another note what is that chicken in the background? It looks just like my silkie americana mix

Mamma to 3 Great Human Kids since 2003, 3 Crazy Goat Kids since 2008, and 11 Chicks since May 2012

Milly (BR)

Miss Grey, Ruby, Eleanor (EE)
Sunny (Silkie/EE)

Sheryl Crow, Queen Jones, Mocking Jay, Raven Semone (Austrolops)

Dhalia and Daisy (Frizzles)

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Mamma to 3 Great Human Kids since 2003, 3 Crazy Goat Kids since 2008, and 11 Chicks since May 2012

Milly (BR)

Miss Grey, Ruby, Eleanor (EE)
Sunny (Silkie/EE)

Sheryl Crow, Queen Jones, Mocking Jay, Raven Semone (Austrolops)

Dhalia and Daisy (Frizzles)

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post #8 of 12
7/18/12 at 3:31pm
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leadwolf1 now that I can see them compared to a hen I can definately see the difference. This whole time I have been comparing them to each other. I am not banned from having a rooster, but probably need more hens since I now only have two girls. I wish a 3:2 ratio would work. Burt is an awesome Roo so far. My red one is another story. He likes to come up behind me and bite my back and just tried to attack my grandma. Good thing she is no sissy. Silly birds.

 

JessicaD01 The chicken in the background is an Easter Egger. She was sold to me from the feed store as an Americana, but I guess I got hip to the differences.

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post #9 of 12
7/18/12 at 4:21pm

mrsjohnson0807...that is so funny for, I, too am a Mrs Johnson :)

 

I have 7 NN roos right now.  I hatched a bunch of eggs and only got 3 pullets out of them all.  I have Marek's in my flock so I can't give them away.  After losing so many to Marek's...35+ to date...I can't kill and/or eat a healthy chicken just cause it's a roo..so, they are living the good life in a bachelor pad built just for them :)  I would pick out your favorite...mine was awesome..I just lost him last month to Marek's hit.gif.  He was funny and sweet.  He loved to take treats ever so gently from your hand.  He would not only protect his girls but, would protect me from my son's evil silkie!  I still miss Charlie...

 

Here he is...

 

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post #10 of 12
7/18/12 at 4:32pm
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Originally Posted by JesikaD01 View Post


on another note what is that chicken in the background? It looks just like my silkie americana mix
LOL you and I think so alike! Looks just like my silkie polish mix!!

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LES Farms

Currently breeding Silkies in White and Blue. Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Visit our COOP Page!

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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