I was wondering about the difference in tail length of my BJGs. The one with the long tail is smaller also. They are supposed to be pullets but the one looks like a Roo to me. Anyone have any experience in sexing on appearance at such a young age?
Thanks to you both........ I think they are going out then. They are making a mess of their food and water and of course there is dust all over. I don't have a basement so they are in a small room where my son keeps his weight bench. He will be glad to see them go. :)
I live in Pa. where we are still getting Night time temps in the low 30s. I have a small enclosed coop where I would like to put my 4 week old Black Giants. I would hang a heat lamp that the chicks could get under to keep warm. My concern is with temps that low would the lamp be enough? They are...
So happy for you! I used to live in an area where I couldn't have chickens and I've always wanted some. Now we have moved where I can have them! Never tried hatching eggs and don't have a rooster. Hope all goes well. :)
Hello! Just joined BYC today for some friendly advice and to enjoy looking at and hearing about what others are doing.
I'm on my third flock. My first flock was given to me by a friend. Some of the girls were rather agressive and I decided to give them away before winter set in. Just wasn't...
I have 2 Black Jersey Giant, 4 week old pullets but they look so different I was wondering if one may be a cockerel? One is smaller with a long tail, the other is larger with a short tail. The combs look the same so I'm thinking hens but would like opinions.
This is the smaller chick with the...