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    Barred Rock 18 Weeks

    Thanks. I needed some reassurance. I was really surprised when it ended up looking so much like the other chicks. I waa fully expecting a rooster. That makes my life easier. Whew!
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    Barred Rock 18 Weeks

    I ordered female chicks knowing that it wasn't 100% guaranteed. This Barred Rock has always displayed a lot of male characteristics. It was whiter than the other chicks, developed a red comb and wattles sooner than the rest, and acts very roosterish. It looks the same as all the others now...
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    Barred Rock Rooster, right?

    Here's one of him/her in the middle.
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    Barred Rock Rooster, right?

    It's hard getting a good picture, but this four week old Barred Rock is probably a roo, correct? He/she is much lighter then the other three Barred Rocks I got, and I think I detect a little color starting in the comb. I know it will be obvious in a few weeks, but waiting to know is killing me...
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    Jumping from Heights

    Hi! I am a total newbie and I have tried searching for the answer to my question but can't quite find one. My 3 week old chicks LOVE to fly and perch and explore. They often fly from the top of their feeder to the edge of the brooder when I have the lid off. But then they basically jump from...
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    New Chicken Enthusiast

    Thanks for the welcomes and the helpful links! It's a comfort to have so much information at my fingertips.
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    New Chicken Enthusiast

    Hi! I am the new owner of four Barred Rock and three Buff Orpington chicks. I had no idea how much I would fall in love with them in just the three weeks that I have had them! We are entering chicken ownership with the idea of providing eggs for our family and some relatives as well as the...
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