Mine looked exactly the same and didn't really feather out till aabout 7 weeks. They are 10 weeks old now and she/ or he haas caught up except no tail. Has always walked taller, more inquisitive and when I posted pics here everyone said roo. I'm still holding out hope though since at 10 weeks...
Thanks for the feedback. I have been wondering from the beginning if Ellouise was really a roo. By 2 weeks out the other 4 had really featherd out whereas, Ella still had scrawny wings and no feathers. It's just been in the last week and a half where it has started to change. She/He has always...
I ordered 5 chicks from Meyers Hatchery and received my chicks on March 6th so they are 5 weeks old today. O ordered 4 Easter Egger Pullets and 1 Meyer Meal Maker. I asked for a pullet but not sure if they included another Easter Egger or something else. I have thought from the beginning that...
I am new here too. My family is about to start a small backyard flock (4-6) hens. Kids want at least 1 silkie, i want some easter eggers and some wyandottes. We are in western MA just near the border so it gets cold here. I have been doing lots of research and thats why we are limiting the...