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I thought it was a bit odd that they would crow so young. My other roos crowed around the 15-20 week range.

I’ve got one that has a pronounced dark comb, and two that have small pink combs and three who’s combs are still small and yellow. They hatched February 16th. Only the one with the largest comb is showing any real dominance and only by jumping up on the waterer. I’ve been told that the roos will...

Can you show me your 7 week old French black copper Marans? How do you determine sex in this breed?

Thank you both!! In all of my search the web, I could not find that info🤦🏽‍♀️ She’s the leader of my flock and I just love her!

I purchased this as a barred Plymouth Rock at my local supply store in May. But as I’m looking at her, her legs are not completely yellow but have a grey/green line down the front. Is she a true BPR or is she a mix?

I REALLY hope that is the case...straight runs are such a gamble. My very first clutch was 100%male :( Sweetest birds, but I couldn't keep any of them. These little ones have been so much fun to watch as they have changed so much!

These are my 6 week old Starlight Greeneggers. I don't know enough about the bread to tell gender and I know they are still young. Their hackle feathers look pullet, as do their combs, but I'm just not sure. Any help would be appreciated. I added day old pics. The yellow with eyeliner is now the...

Yes, single comb. What are your indicators of roo?

Lol! That’s why I couldn’t tell! I’m really hoping pullet because it’s my favorite! Thanks for your vote on pullet ☺️

I’ve had this bird from two days post hatch. Currently 9.5 weeks. All pics are the same bird taken two days apart. Can you help me identify the breed, and gender?

I purchased this lot of three from a local feed store on April 1st. They were approximately 1 week old at purchase putting them at approx. 7 weeks now. I'm fairly certain that the RIR is a cockerel, but I'm concerned that both of the BO's are also cockerels. Can anyone help me identify. Please...

Ok, more recent pictures. I'm having a hard time with the BO's other than one still having heckle down still they both have thick legs and pink combs. These are all about seven weeks old. No one is trying to crow yet, no one is showing any pushiness. Also, are there any websites that give in...

Thank you for sharing! I am in the process of designing building our coop and your extra tips are things I hadn't thought of yet! My family and I are on the East side of Wichita! We'd love to meet you and share chicken stories sometime!

Are you thinking the RIR and one BO are the cockerels? I wondered with the combs too!

Hello everyone! I am new to BYC and chickeneering and am looking forward to the wealth of information here in these pages! I live in SouthCentral Kansas and am currently raising chickens in town, so I'm limited to the number in my flock and no roos allowed. It gets hot in the summer and can be...