I have 14 Ameraucana chicks that are around 6 weeks. Maybe closer to 7 by now. I'm getting some mixed answers about what I am looking for to start to sex them.
Am I right that the longer tails are pullets and shorter are cockerels? Some with the longer tails seem to have bigger, three row...
I've done a search both through the forum and just Google and most of the chicks previously posted are much older but tail feathers are mentioned often and these two have different tails so... They are 5 weeks old tomorrow.I have my guess but would appreciate another opinion.
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Hello! I have 2 Rhode Island Red Hens, several mystery babies (posted on the what breed category), and a bunch of other breed babies (Andalusians, Australorp, Marans, Sumatras, Easter Eggers and Browns).
I also have Whippets, a rough collie and Mini pig.
This might be fun. I've been researching breeds lately and have narrowed it down to a few that might be right for me but I'd like to see if anyone else has other suggestions.
Requirements:
* Not super common but doesn't have to be extremely rare.
* Doesn't have to climb on your lap and sit with...
I couldn't resist a few TSC babies this year and none of them appear to be what they are supposed to be. They also gave me a meat chick and called it a brown. They were purchased on 3/9. It's been very easy to walk into TSC not not be tempted after this. But I love my babies, even if they aren't...