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    Barred Rock Suddenly Died Today

    This morning my chickens seemed to be fine. The Barred Rock in particular was friendly and has not shown signs of illness though she was finishing what appeared to be a molt (i.e. losing some feathers and not laying for the last couple of months). This afternoon, I found her dead, lying on her...
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    Gender of Silkie?

    Back of Beaker's crest. Beaker's comb (sorry so blurry!)
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    Gender of Silkie?

    I have a 7 month old Silkie that has neither laid nor crowed. Can anyone help me figure out if Beaker is a pullet or a cockerel?
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    July 2016 Chicken Show

    Name: Clyde Breed: Easter Egger Gender: cockerel Age: 8 1/2 weeks old
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    8 week old Easter Eggers

    Thanks for your response. I'm really not sure about #3 either. I thought it was a roo because of the red comb area, and it has sparred with #1, but it isn't trying to crow yet and has a pullet shaped tail. Perhaps I simply need to be a bit more patient...
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    8 week old Easter Eggers

    I'm certain the one with the red comb is a cockerel, but am not 100% on the other four. Anyone want to take a guess at genders? #1 - large red comb and crowing (definitely a cockerel) #2 - mostly black with lace pattern wings and black head, no comb at all (pullet?) #3 - mostly black with...
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