Got some red sex-links & of all of them, they had some red barring on them, though one was very light. What were to be males didn't have barring at all (I've only dealt with white leghorns as baby-babies & other mix breeds, but sex didn't matter at the time lol).
Now... they're going on 4wks & one's had me slightly concerned for the last week (to be honest, I've lost track & can't even tell if this one is the really light barred baby). When I hand-feed or when they're out playing, this one stands off by itself a lot, hunkers down its head & stands real funny, somewhat like a 'bird' rather than a chicken- but is not sickly in the least. I'm going to watch again this evening, but when moving their box today, it looks like 'the one's' comb is pinking up at the base vs. all the others. The size difference isn't really all that much & unless you're neurotic like me, you probly wouldn't notice!
Otherwise, they're all in the ugly phase & all look alike.
So... anyone with more experience with red sex-links have any (preferably words of comfort
lol) wisdom for me? I planned to post pictures tonight after they go out to play.
I really appreciate it!
Now... they're going on 4wks & one's had me slightly concerned for the last week (to be honest, I've lost track & can't even tell if this one is the really light barred baby). When I hand-feed or when they're out playing, this one stands off by itself a lot, hunkers down its head & stands real funny, somewhat like a 'bird' rather than a chicken- but is not sickly in the least. I'm going to watch again this evening, but when moving their box today, it looks like 'the one's' comb is pinking up at the base vs. all the others. The size difference isn't really all that much & unless you're neurotic like me, you probly wouldn't notice!
So... anyone with more experience with red sex-links have any (preferably words of comfort
I really appreciate it!