About three weeks ago I posted pictures of six 3.5 week old chicks so that people could give their best guess at gender. The general consensus was as follows:
Biscuit - Cockerel
Nugget - Cockerel
Popcorn - Cockerel
Cosmo - Pullet
Waffles - Pullet
Stubbs - Pullet
Here is what I think now that...
Hello!
My wife and I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico and have always been interested in homesteading; raising chickens is a natural fit for our eventual transition to a simpler and more satisfying lifestyle. We also see it as an awesome opportunity to teach our kids some very basic life skills...
I've had chickens for about 4 years now (Buff Orpingtons, White Ameraucanas, Rhode Island Reds); but, this is the first time that we've had chicks! I have my guesses on the breed, but please feel free to give me your thoughts on both the breed and gender of these six chicks (3.5 weeks old)...