My little girl is 4-5 weeks old now. She is honestly the most gentle bird. Very calm and loves to snuggle with me. I noticed the other day that the bottom of her comb looks a little pink, but I've seen girls with them too. Is it too early still to tell? Thank you.
Good morning. I had bought a BR last week that they told me was a pullet. On posting his picture on here, a lot of people posted it was a boy due to the light colored feet, stubby wings and big yellow head spot. When I took him back to see if they could rehome him, they said yes and insisted I...
Hi. I posted my SBOE the other day and three people said it was a boy. How do I be sure? I can find very little online about their characteristics unless I'm searching it wrong. I am newer to chickens. I found that girls can have red combs too. I also saw they only have red eyes. I'm getting...
Hi! I'm a newbie and have, maybe, an odd question. My son noticed a couple of the chickens stretching out their necks and opening their beaks back to back as if trying to crow, but nothing comes out. They are 3-4 weeks old. Is that just normal stretching or does it mean they are boys? Thank you.
Hi! I have been following for a little while to learn about chickens. Now that we have them, I wanted to start participating. I do live in a neighborhood, but have 3 acres. My son has been obsessed with chickens since he was 2 when he asked Santa for one. Everythinh has been about chickens...
My daughter picked out little Maddie, but I'' wondering is she is actually a boy. She is about 3 weeks old. I know it's still early, but I noticed red lines under her chin and her comb is changing. I can't find a ton so far on SBOE online. Thank you! [/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]