I posted some pictures a few weeks ago of my three EEs and was told it was still too early to show any signs of a cockerel. They are now 5-6 weeks old and all three have developed differently for sure. :) The grey is the largest (was the smallest), but I can't tell if just a big girl. The one I...
I have seen a few posts that mention what to look for when trying to figure out if young chickens are pullets or cockerels. What is meant by cockerels developing duck feathers? I used to raise Muscovy ducks...so I've seen lots of duck feathers. :) Thanks!!
I know it's probably still too early to tell if my grey and dark brown EE chicks (approximately 4 weeks old) are pullets/cockerels...but, I'm posting pics anyway. I'll post pics again next week. 🙂 Any tells?
I have been trying to figure out if we have hens or roos, but I'm thinking it is too early to tell on 2-3 week old Easter Eggers chicks. It seems from what I've read that EEs are such a "Heinz 57" mix that you can't use the wing and tail feather methods. What about the size of the legs and feet...
Hello. Soon, our family will be getting baby chicks for the first time. I am in the process of doing all my research. I have a friend who uses New Country Organics feed for her chickens...drives a far distance to buy it because she likes it that much! I have that option available at a family-run...