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Ahh.... did some research. I'm pretty sure the smaller one with the long tail is an Australorp. Just say'in. :)

I was wondering about the difference in tail length of my BJGs. The one with the long tail is smaller also. They are supposed to be pullets but the one looks like a Roo to me. Anyone have any experience in sexing on appearance at such a young age?

Thank you for the warm welcomes!

Welcome from Pa. :)

Welcome Joe. Sounds like the kids are going to be having fun! 9 and 11 are great ages to be getting chickens. Enjoy!

Thanks to you both........ I think they are going out then. They are making a mess of their food and water and of course there is dust all over. I don't have a basement so they are in a small room where my son keeps his weight bench. He will be glad to see them go. :)

Welcome. Wow, 23 chickens! I have 6. haha! Can't wait to see the pics.

I live in Pa. where we are still getting Night time temps in the low 30s. I have a small enclosed coop where I would like to put my 4 week old Black Giants. I would hang a heat lamp that the chicks could get under to keep warm. My concern is with temps that low would the lamp be enough? They are...

Thanks you!

Welcome!

Welcome from Pa. :)

Welcome..... It's so fun getting new chicks! What are you thinking about getting? I just got 2 Black Giants this year. How do you like yours?

Thank you redsox!

Erika, can you post pics? I wanted Black sex links this year and ended up getting Black Giants instead. Should be interesting. :)

So happy for you! I used to live in an area where I couldn't have chickens and I've always wanted some. Now we have moved where I can have them! Never tried hatching eggs and don't have a rooster. Hope all goes well. :)