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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    #5 is Ethel May and #6 is Betty Sue. They are very contrasting in looks in person, so that’s why I suspect Ethel less but the comb is a bit concerning. Ive gone back and fourth with Jelly (Barred rock) but im feeling more pullet as time passes. Although the comb is a bit prominent, it has not...
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    We “oversized” our coop and run so we could comfortably add to our flock if wanting or needing. Will definitely keep a tab on this. Thanks!
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    Betty Sue is indeed my prime suspect. Practically no tail feathers compared to Ethel May, and comb and waddle are coming in noticeably more pink as well. We can luckily own roosters where we live so we won’t hate it if one turns out to be a handsome gentleman.
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    Quick picture from lunch break!
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    First time raising chickens. After some research, we went with a local reputable farm for our chicks. All were sexed as pullets, but I suspect we may have a cockerel or two in the mix. We have 4 Easter Eggers, 2 Lavender Orpingtons, and 1 Barred Plymouth. I know it may be too early to know...
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    Hi! We always make giant paper chains for events like birthdays and holidays, and then we also like to look up fun projects that only require construction paper and glue/tape/staples. Since there’s a lot of us, there’s always an “event” happening, so we’re often crafting. We just made wall...
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes. This is my first flock. A: I’ve wanted to raise them since I was a kid. My grandparents owned chickens so I grew up with them. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? A: I have 7 young chickens (and 2 young ducks!) (3)...
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