smudgetool
In the Brooder
Funny, how at this time of year, all the free roos start appearing on Craigslist. In the same vein, all the posts appear on this site with folks wanting to know if they have a roo or a hen. I'm in the same boat here, although it's really NOT funny because we get so attached to our chicks as they grow. I'm a newbie to this, and have discovered the stress associated with sexing. Mainly because I PROMISED my neighbors "no crowing."
My flock are 10 and 12 weeks old. 5 of my 6 are UNDOUBTEDLY girls leaving one in question. It's my NH Red. S/he is a bit larger, with a comb and waddles. I've learned that hens can have combs and waddles, too, though. Her color (so far) is consistently red, with some black inside the tail feathers and some black streaks around the neck. A few photos on the Web of NH Red hens look just like mine.
S/he started a crow this week. Not a full-on classic crow, but a slight 3 small sounds in the a.m. And then my friend reminded me that hens can crow. I looked that up and s/he fits ALL the characteristics of a crowing hen, as s/he is the alpha of an all - girl flock. S/he has also become a bit aggressive and picky on the other girls.
I'm attaching some pics. If you reply, please don't just announce if it's a roo or hen, but please, also let me know why you think so. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. So far, s/he hasn't bugged the neighbors. I really don't want to have to give him/her up.
CHICKY CHEERS!
My flock are 10 and 12 weeks old. 5 of my 6 are UNDOUBTEDLY girls leaving one in question. It's my NH Red. S/he is a bit larger, with a comb and waddles. I've learned that hens can have combs and waddles, too, though. Her color (so far) is consistently red, with some black inside the tail feathers and some black streaks around the neck. A few photos on the Web of NH Red hens look just like mine.
S/he started a crow this week. Not a full-on classic crow, but a slight 3 small sounds in the a.m. And then my friend reminded me that hens can crow. I looked that up and s/he fits ALL the characteristics of a crowing hen, as s/he is the alpha of an all - girl flock. S/he has also become a bit aggressive and picky on the other girls.
I'm attaching some pics. If you reply, please don't just announce if it's a roo or hen, but please, also let me know why you think so. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. So far, s/he hasn't bugged the neighbors. I really don't want to have to give him/her up.
CHICKY CHEERS!
