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    Is this a molting thing? See silver strands on neck.

    Thank you. She's one of five young hens. One hasn't starting laying, so I bet that's the reason. I've never seen the pin casings like this before..
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    Is this a molting thing? See silver strands on neck.

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    Does this comb and waddle belong to a roo?

    Well, I've studied this chick and I see no difference in feathers. And I read advice given to another person asking about gender on fb--to not rehome "maybe roosters" until they crow. So I'm going to take that advice. The guy who sold the chicks will take "him" back and rehome if needed.
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    Does this comb and waddle belong to a roo?

    Okay--thanks for the replies. Bummer.
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    Does this comb and waddle belong to a roo?

    I bought these Black Australorp chicks from a local hatchery May 6th. They vent sex their chicks. I bought 6 pullets. Or so I thought. Or perhaps it's a hen who is developing early? :) This is the only one who has a wattle. I have studied the hen vs roo poster, but am a novice on feather...
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    Look at that tail--is it a roo?

    Well, isn't that good news!
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    Look at that tail--is it a roo?

    Thanks.
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    Look at that tail--is it a roo?

    Thank you.
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    Look at that tail--is it a roo?

    Good to know. Thanks.
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    Look at that tail--is it a roo?

    I purchased these from a local hatchery on May 2. The guy said they were about a week old. They are in various stages of development, two being tiny. And then there's one who isn't bigger than the others, but what a tail has grown! This one also has blacker feathers. So, it's either older than...
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    What is this? Found under the roost.

    Thanks. There's one with a little poop on her hind end, but that's the only guess. I have 5 two year olds and only one is laying regularly. Frustrating.
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    What is this? Found under the roost.

    Oh my gosh! I spoke with a few friends with chickens and no one knew what this was. Thank you so much for the information. I don't know which hen it is. They all act peppy and all are eating well. None are overweight. The USA Browns are wirey hens. I got them from TSC.
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    What is this? Found under the roost.

    I should add I have two year old ISA Browns and 7 year old hens too. After getting 4-5 eggs this winter, we are down to 1-2 now. They all look and act perfectly fine.
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    What is this? Found under the roost.

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    How to put hen who is now well back with flock?

    So--it's now October 21--and I'm happy to report Lace has been integrated into the flock with 100% success for a week. It was a gradual process, but it all paid off. Happy hens. :-)
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