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    Rooster behavior

    I must he honest... I went after him (chased him). I tried to scare him -- which I think I did. He has just never been aggressive toward me. With the change in weather, should I make an attempt to handle him more often? I just don't want this to turn into a habit.
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    Rooster behavior

    I have raised my 2 SLW hens since they were day-olds. When our new coop was purchased, we received a same aged (at the time 8 months) Maran/Americana rooster which has been a decent addition to the flock (he was not used to being handled). We have had him for 4 months. He has been a...
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    Start of Spring....End of laying??

    I have 2 SLWs that are close to being a year old. They started laying in August 2013 and have been laying consistently until now. I have not seen an egg from either one of my girls in 1.5 weeks. I have noticed they are molting a bit as there are feathers wherever they dust outside and in the...
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    Rooster or Hen? Silver Laced Wyandottes at 5 months old.

    The tail feathers are straight but they're rounded on the edges for hens and more pointed in roosters. Send another picture of Marilyn now. It would help compare growth but I'm gonna have to stick with my original statement. Those birds are both Roos
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    Send picture of the two so I can compare. Do you only have 2 chickens? Or a coop full? Mine are now 20 weeks and they talk a lot in the morning when I go to the coop and of I disturb them while they're sleeping. And only one is laying. Are either of yours in lay?
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    Pullet - irregular layer

    The first 5 eggs were dark brown, now the last have been light brown. Can I conclude that 2 are laying? or the feed changes the egg color? The only signs I have to go off that I think that two are laying... when I go to pick them up they squat down and put their wings out a little bit. I don't...
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    Rooster or Hen? Silver Laced Wyandottes at 5 months old.

    I have two SLW hens. What sold their gender for me was the feathering. Could depend on the cross or hatchery, SLW is not a breed you can judge on comb and waddles. It's all in the feathering (more white throughout back and chest, dead giveaway) The pullets tend to lace quite nicely by 5...
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    Pullet - irregular layer

    what does it look like without a shell? Their droppings have changed too.. I know, weird observation but Ive noticed they poop in the same place now and sometimes its a big white ball....
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    Pullet - irregular layer

    There was a dilemma with my two chickens... For a while I was convinced they were both roosters, then only one rooster, now... ONE is def. a hen :) Found 1 egg Aug 1. Now since then (10 days later) I have only seen 5 eggs (2 of which were broken on the floor of the coop). It has been 5 days...
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    The chicken in question makes noises that are similar to female turkey noises. I dont know if id call it a clucking or what. What does it mean?
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    I suppose patience is a virtue. ******... If he crows, he goes! So give it another month and Ill know you think? Where does one get a golden or blue laced?!
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    Your BLW is a beauty! and big! this is a hen with a larger comb. I guess Im just praying I dont have to get rid of him if it turns out to be a boy
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    I've seen other SLW hens with combs like that, thats why I'm convinced it's a hen! That and for the breed, other roos have more white throughout their body. Is there any chance they could both be hens?!
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    I only have two and the other hen has a little blood on her comb so I think they're pecking each other. They're the same size the only difference is the comb. I'm scared its a roo! Whenever I go to the coop "it" clucks a lot like its talking to me but no distinct crowing sounds
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    Silve Laced Wyandotte comb issues!!!

    Can roosters look the same as hens? (feather pattern) Ive seen hens with bigger combs but still not sure. They are 4 months, when would he start to crow?
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