My 17 week old Blue Wyandotte pullet has black on her pink comb. Is this normal? She is a hatchery stock from Pritchett. Is it a sign of cardiovascular issues because I lost a BSL hen at age 15 months and she had similar coloring in her comb months before she died. Also Pritchett Hatchery...
So glad I found this thread. I'm in the same situation, I thought I got a Blue laced Red Wyndotte chick from local store ( who get their chicks from Prichett Hatchery) and it doesn't look like it. The photos in this thread confirmed it for me. thank you!
Hi PD-Riverman, the reason why I suspect a roo is that I purchased a Blue Laced Wyandotte chick at same time at GLW chick. As they developed, the GLW chick was larger than the Blue. The feet are much larger as well as overall size. Much more assertive behavior and lastly the comb and wattles are...
LilJoe and PD-Riverman, thank you both as I learned a lot from your replies. Here is close up shot of tail
Last seasons GLW roo started crowing at 11 weeks, so we definitely will know in 3 weeks. I'll keep you both posted. Thank you.
I am hoping for a pullet but I think this ones a roo. If its a roo, then this is the second time I got a Pritchett Hatchery GLW chick that turned out to be roo!!
I just lost a 17 month old Black Star pullet to the same disease. It was confirmed by a necropsy and my vet told me that poor in-breeding can make sex link breeds highly susceptible to this disease. She was purchased from local feed store who got her from Privett Hatchery. There is nothing than...
Hello fellow Northern California members,
Has anyone ever used Boulevard Animal Hospital in Castro Valley to treat their chickens?
Any feedback would be appreciated.