Comb growth

[murgigirl]

Can anyone tell why my younger chicken has a bigger and more prominent comb than the other?

For reference, I got them at 3/4 days at which point till now one of them was slightly bigger in sizer than the other. Now in the last 3 weeks I’m seeing my younger chicken with a more defined and red comb. They are both still behaving the same. The ‘big sister’ is not showing any signs of diseases. Should I be concerned?

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Can anyone tell why my younger chicken has a bigger and more prominent comb than the other?

For reference, I got them at 3/4 days at which point till now one of them was slightly bigger in sizer than the other. Now in the last 3 weeks I’m seeing my younger chicken with a more defined and red comb. They are both still behaving the same. The ‘big sister’ is not showing any signs of diseases. Should I be concerned?

Maybe she’s a he?

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

From what I've seen, a bigger comb means they'll be a better layer (though it's not always the case). There's nothing wrong with your girl and the comb size often varies from hen to hen. She will most likely be the one to lay first as well.

 

[murgigirl]

Maybe she’s a he?

That could be. The breed is Welsummer and the roosters look significantly different so I always thought they were both girls.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

That could be. The breed is Welsummer and the roosters look significantly different so I always thought they were both girls.

They both look female to me. How old are they and can you post a picture showing her tail?

 

[KimbosKluckers]

That could be. The breed is Welsummer and the roosters look significantly different so I always thought they were both girls.

Honestly I wouldn’t know, just an idea. Whatever gender, so beautiful!

 

[murgigirl]

From what I've seen, a bigger comb means they'll be a better layer (though it's not always the case). There's nothing wrong with your girl and the comb size often varies from hen to hen. She will most likely be the one to lay first as well.

Thank you! That makes sense. As long as they are both healthy it’s all good.

 

[murgigirl]

They both look female to me. How old are they and can you post a picture showing her tail?

 

[murgigirl]

The one on the right. They are 4 months

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

The one on the right

Yes, she's definitely a hen.