Thanks everyone! I'm reluctant to go by the comb and wattles though. I have had a Speckled Sussex as well as an Americauna in the past with very large (red) and combs at 6 weeks of age. I thought those would be roos but they turned out to be very lovely pullets. So I'll just wait and see what...
I have 4 six-week old chicks. We took them out of their small coop into the yard for introductions to one of our more calm adult hens. 3 of my chicks adored the adult hen. Wanted to follow her around, etc. And when she gently pecked at them, they would scurry away. However, my one chick WENT...
I have six (4 week old) chicks. Two of which are are Speckled Sussex. One of the SS has wings that are not developing properly. It does not appear to be a case of slow wing development. Rather, they have grown out, but not fully. Just a few of the lower feathers. They are long and curled up at...
Ok. Here are 2 pics of the chicken in question. The Youtube link in my first post seems to be working now (at least on my phone). Thanks for your help!
Hello everyone. I have 2 Polish chickens that I raised from day old chicks. They are now about 10 weeks old, and one has begun to make a very loud noise that I think is likely a crow (I can't keep roosters) :hit I have never raised a roo before, so I honestly have no idea what beginning crows...