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    Is she a he?

    Ok guys, are you certain about Eileen? She stood up and gave a funny half crow this morning and did a little side dance at my main lady while flapping her wings... Can hens pretend to be a rooster when there Isisnt one? - sad in Napa
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    Is she a he?

    Thanks ^ I'll have to keep looking out for her hidden nest- boy I wish she would be as easy as her flock mates!
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    Is she a he?

    Eileen is 6 months old and the most timid of the group... Also the only one not laying... Might she be a he? Some very different cackle but no real crowing. They are yard roamers but I'm not finding any hidden eggs... What do you guys think?
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    List of Silkie Breeders

    I got mine in napa at wilsons - she's a pretty little thing!
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    5 ladies? 4 weeks old

    Sorry - that's the one you called a barred Plymouth - wow I had no idea what I had/ have lol - thanks rhodebar! And yes I think you are right about the buttercup - she has the beautiful raccoon eyes and the walnut comb...
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    5 ladies? 4 weeks old

    Awesome thank you - Easter egger how funny! She does have beautiful green legs but is quite pushy so I was hoping she wasn't a roo! Interesting about the Silkie, I still hope she's a girl- is crowing the only way to tell? What should I look in them? Also what about the black and white one - I...
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    5 ladies? 4 weeks old

    I've just started my little flock here in napa, CA and I realize how little I really know about taking care of laying hens! I'm hoping someone can help me tell if all my ladies are indeed that - ladies! I was told the black sex link is definitely a female, but the others ? I'm most worried...
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