I've got two supposed pullets, purchased from the same batch. They've developed differently, and even have different voices! Almost 6 weeks old.
First is Mushroom. She was almost fully feathered by 3 ½ weeks old. Has a huge bushy tail, bushy pantaloons, and a slightly pink comb with teeny waddles. Peeps like a chick. Very friendly and almost dog-like, cares the least about pecking order.
Next is Pepper. Slowest to feather out, despite being the largest chick in the group. Comb is small and pale, just like our sex-links. Also starting to grow waddles. Sounds like a seagull/chain smoker. Cares the most about pecking order.
Always suspected Pepper was a roo, but now Mushroom is starting to barely color up in the comb and waddles. Though maybe that's just because she was fast to develop?
Thanks for your help!
First is Mushroom. She was almost fully feathered by 3 ½ weeks old. Has a huge bushy tail, bushy pantaloons, and a slightly pink comb with teeny waddles. Peeps like a chick. Very friendly and almost dog-like, cares the least about pecking order.
Next is Pepper. Slowest to feather out, despite being the largest chick in the group. Comb is small and pale, just like our sex-links. Also starting to grow waddles. Sounds like a seagull/chain smoker. Cares the most about pecking order.
Always suspected Pepper was a roo, but now Mushroom is starting to barely color up in the comb and waddles. Though maybe that's just because she was fast to develop?
Thanks for your help!
