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Australorps - 2 months - what gender?

post #1 of 32
7/28/12 at 3:32pm
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Sorry they seem to be a little fuzzy - happy to take some more if they are not clear enough. Thanks in advance.

I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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post #2 of 32
7/28/12 at 3:41pm
Both appear to be pullets, but the first is not an Australorp.. smile.png

LES Farms

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

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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post #3 of 32
7/28/12 at 4:22pm
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Thanks for the reply, why do you think it's not an Australorp? These birds were both from a breeder that has (as far as I am aware) tried to have no mixed breeding in his program. If it is not an Australorp any guess as to what it may be?

I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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post #4 of 32
7/28/12 at 4:25pm
It kinda looks x polish
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post #5 of 32
7/28/12 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by downsm75 View Post

It kinda looks x polish
Exactly.

Australorps do not have crests tongue.png

I have a few polish mixes that look like this. If it has feathered legs it could be part silkie

LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

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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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

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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post #6 of 32
7/28/12 at 7:11pm

Lol from Australia via Poland, I agree. And the second bird does not have a crest but the head looks sharper than the Australorps I've seen. Don't know that it's pure, either.

At one month they both look like pullets.

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 #7 of 32
7/28/12 at 7:14pm

right now both appear to be pullets and neither look like australorps to me 

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owner of Itty Bitty Dowden Family Farm: https://www.facebook.com/#!/IttyBittyDowdenFamilyFarm

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post #8 of 32
7/28/12 at 7:17pm
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Originally Posted by hdowden View Post

right now both appear to be pullets and neither look like australorps to me 


Agreed ... my three never looked like that ...

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631433/hey-gang-whatcha-think-of-my-plans-and-rooster-issue

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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631433/hey-gang-whatcha-think-of-my-plans-and-rooster-issue

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post #9 of 32
7/28/12 at 11:01pm
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Well that really sucks here I am thinking I have brought two australorps and they both appear to be crosses! I have three americanas on order with him I might have to rethink. Thanks for the responses.

I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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I have - 4 children, 1 bearded dragon, 4 hermit crabs, 2 cats (both mixed breeds and both rescues), 3 dogs (1 whippet rescue, 1 whippet ex show and 1 beagle ex show), 4 ducks (1 Runner drake, 2 Runner ducks and 1 Muscovy duck), 12 baby chicks (mixed breeds), 3 bantam silkie crosses, 2 Australorp crosses and 2 mixed breed layer chooks. I love all animals.

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post #10 of 32
7/29/12 at 2:23am
I have learned that when buying chicks, sellers can be deceiving. I have 5 roos and 3 pullets because I'm new and can't even guess day old chicks sexes. Smh lol
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