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Stacyk I wondered that as well as the comb and wattles are so small. But then I noticed the pointy saddle feathers. Comb development is very tricky, but pointed saddle feathers rarely lie...

thanks - I appreciate the advice and I'm pretty sure I've got a pullet. I hope yours turns out nicer - they're such beautiful birds.

Hi cluck-addict, I also have a silver lakenvelder that's about 9 weeks old and wanted to ask you how early you knew yours was a rooster. Ours still has almost no comb, but she has a very pointy tail and some pointy feathers on her saddle, so my husband is convinced she's a he. If it was...

Red-Sex links are crosses that are very popular for their egg production, hardiness and the fact that they can be sexed from birth. Usually a cross between an RIR rooster and a Delaware hen I believe. If it is a sex-link the chances of it being female are excellent - the males are usually paler...

It could be a red sex-link, two of mine had those stripes...

We couldn't resist a little Silver Lakenvelder at the Feed Store - very rare bird but she is so pretty. They lay white eggs and pretty well (she's only 8 weeks so no proof) and they say they're very flighty, but this girl is a people chicken. Follows us everywhere and climbs up to sit on your...

I call this their "teenager" phase where they just don't like their parents! When they get a little bit older they'll be interested in treats and then you won't be able to keep them away. My older chickens changed personality when they discovered strawberries - at about 18 weeks or so...