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    New chicken owner! Boy or girl?

    Thanks everyone! I personally think it's a boy. He even acts like a boy...very curious, always runs up to us. He hasn't crowed yet but he is always "talking" where the other three pullets don't make as much sound.
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    New chicken owner! Boy or girl?

    I am new to chicken owning and I was curious what everyone's thoughts were about my 11 week old buff Orpington. I have contacted the company about her/him and they are telling me girl even though she/he has a dark comb. They say the feathering is looking like a pullet. Any thoughts? From the...
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    6 week old chicks

    Thanks!!!
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    6 week old chicks

    Anyone?
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    6 week old chicks

    I recently purchased chicks and was wondering if you could help me determine their genders. I purchased 4 pullets, but I'm pretty sure that I ended up getting a roo. I would like to make sure the other three are hens and not roosters. I have six week old pictures of each of them to help...
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    6 week old Buff Orpington

    Thanks Mountain Peeps! Another question for you. We were going to just raise hens. Is there any benefit having a rooster? We will have 3 hens and 1 rooster if Borp turns out to be a boy. Will we always have fertilized eggs? Thanks again!
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    6 week old Buff Orpington

    Hello! I am new to Backyard Chickens and recently purchased my very first chicks. I got them as day olds and they are now about 6 weeks. The one chick, Borp, is a very lovable little girl who will sit in your lap or on your shoulder and loves being held. The older she gets, the more I am...
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