These Pekins are about 16 weeks old-is that old enough to start accurately guessing their genders? I can’t really tell by their voices. Here is a pic, for any of you experts to help me guess!
These two are 8weeks now: tried to get side, tail and head shots.
Also, any guesses on their breed mix? Most EE type that I see are darker shades than mine.
Thanks!
I’ve had my (first batch ever) of tiny chicks for three days now. One (a Black Cochin), is smaller than the others and has a very “bumbling” kind of walk. It hunches down instead of standing fully like the others and will just peep continuously. It doesn’t seem to be eating and drinking like...
These Olive Eggers are 7.5 weeks. I’m feeling like their gender specific details should be getting clearer? Maybe?
The one with the darker head is a little smaller and “rounder” than the other. It also has less distinct of a tail, while the larger one has a fairly developed “keel” shaped tail.
Two EE chicks, was told they were approx 4 weeks old. Any guesses?
The larger of the two has darker feet that are significantly larger, also a more prominent tail, and possibly a more upright posture.
The smaller has started getting a tail and is beginning to catch up size wise...maybe it is...
Newbie homesteaders in beautiful hilly North Central Alabama-just dipped our toe into the farm life this weekend by purchasing two adorable ducklings and two Olive Egger (so we were told) chicks! We’ve kept them alive for three days now, so I assume we might be going to do ok at this new...