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    Molting

    Molting. Those are pin feathers. Chickens often molt at the start of the cold season.
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    “New egg, is mystery bird a hen?”

    Quick update: Y’all were right! All pullets in this flock! 😁
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    Quick update: All 7 chickens are girls! We’re often getting 7 eggs in a day! 😁
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    Sorry I forgot to come back to this! Update: My girls are laying! All of the Easter Eggers are hens, the barred rock is a hen, Ethel May Orpington is confirmed a hen, and Betty Orpington is about 90% likely a rooster - weak crowing sounds are happening (different than the hen raptor sounds)...
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    “New egg, is mystery bird a hen?”

    On top of the crowing, he is significantly larger than the other Orpington with legs twice as thick. I won’t shove aside the idea that he’s a hen though. I hear in some all female flocks a hen will take on the rooster’s role and even exhibit minor male traits. It’s always possible.
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    “New egg, is mystery bird a hen?”

    He’s given several… “attempts” at a crow. Lol! To be expected with a young one though.
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    “New egg, is mystery bird a hen?”

    The confirmed Rooster for comparison.
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    “New egg, is mystery bird a hen?”

    I found this light brown egg in the coop today and just want to confirm my suspicions. I have what I was considering a “mystery gender” lavender Orpington (pictures 2 & 3). The other Orpington I have is now clearly male and the differences between the two have me leaning towards hen for the one...
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    #5 is Ethel May and #6 is Betty Sue. They are very contrasting in looks in person, so that’s why I suspect Ethel less but the comb is a bit concerning. Ive gone back and fourth with Jelly (Barred rock) but im feeling more pullet as time passes. Although the comb is a bit prominent, it has not...
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    We “oversized” our coop and run so we could comfortably add to our flock if wanting or needing. Will definitely keep a tab on this. Thanks!
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    Betty Sue is indeed my prime suspect. Practically no tail feathers compared to Ethel May, and comb and waddle are coming in noticeably more pink as well. We can luckily own roosters where we live so we won’t hate it if one turns out to be a handsome gentleman.
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    Quick picture from lunch break!
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    7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

    First time raising chickens. After some research, we went with a local reputable farm for our chicks. All were sexed as pullets, but I suspect we may have a cockerel or two in the mix. We have 4 Easter Eggers, 2 Lavender Orpingtons, and 1 Barred Plymouth. I know it may be too early to know...
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    Hi! We always make giant paper chains for events like birthdays and holidays, and then we also like to look up fun projects that only require construction paper and glue/tape/staples. Since there’s a lot of us, there’s always an “event” happening, so we’re often crafting. We just made wall...
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    Hello! I’m Bex!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes. This is my first flock. A: I’ve wanted to raise them since I was a kid. My grandparents owned chickens so I grew up with them. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? A: I have 7 young chickens (and 2 young ducks!) (3)...
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