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    Olivia or Oliver??

    Just to close out this thread for anyone with similar questions. The bird is named Oliver and he is without a doubt a he as started practicing his crow yesterday. Thanks for all the input!
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    Hens have stopped laying?

    You were right, thanks for the great advice. My senior hens have both started laying again! And the flock seems more like a flock now vs. 3 separate clicks!
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    Olivia or Oliver??

    Here's 2 updated pictures of my OE. S/he is a few days shy of 12 weeks. Any new thoughts on sex? Still not acting like a Rooster. Thanks!
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    The Imported English Jubilee Orpington Thread

    Wondering if anyone has advice on the sex of my JOs. They are a few days shy of 12 weeks. It is confusing as I have one large and one small with similar markings, and the medium sized bird is much browner. Thanks so much! #1 - In the center, browner and medium sized #2 - The Runt #3 -...
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    Hens have stopped laying?

    I have two BRs and a Plymouth Rock that were all reliable egg layers until recently. I added eight new birds to the flock and orientation has gone well and my original hens don't seem overly stressed about the newbies. The other change made is I switch all the birds to a grower crumble as the...
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    Olivia or Oliver??

    Thanks all for your advice. Since the jury is split, I will update this post in another few weeks with more pictures and hopefully Olivia will reveal herself :)!
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    Olivia or Oliver??

    I am thinking she is an Olivia but the red comb is what is throwing me off too. I have never even seen another olive egger as a point of comparison. I have a Blue Ameraucana that is a month older than Olivia and definitely a roo and his comb is lighter. I don't know how the Marans side would...
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    Olivia or Oliver??

    Hi Everyone. This is my eight week old olive egger. He/she is the only OE that I have so no others to compare to. I am really hoping for olive eggs. He/she is shy so I did my best to get some detailed photos. He/she is a cross b/w a Black Copper Marans and an Ameraucana. All black feathers with...
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    The Imported English Jubilee Orpington Thread

    Thanks for letting me know. I will keep that in mind when I figure out what I have. I hadn't planned to keep the roosters they are supposed to go back to the breeder, but I am having second thoughts about possibly raising chicks if I end up with a nice hen.
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    The Imported English Jubilee Orpington Thread

    Hello BYCers! These are my first Jubilee Orpingtons sourced from a local breeder who originally got them from Greenfire Farms. I purchased them at 2 weeks old and they are now 6.5 weeks old. One apparently is a runt?? I did not know this existed in the chicken world but he/she has been...
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    6 Week Old Jubilee Orpingtons - Pullets or Roos??

    Thanks all for your input. I was thinking #1 & #2 may be roos b/c they are whiter and #3 was definitely a pullet. Would love if #1 turns out to be a pullet though!
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    The Imported English Jubilee Orpington Thread

    Hello JO Experts - I just posted this thread to the gender/sex forum but though I would link it here as I have learned so much about my JOs reading this forum. Many thanks! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/893994/6-week-old-jubilee-orpingtons-pullets-or-roos
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    6 Week Old Jubilee Orpingtons - Pullets or Roos??

    Hello BYCers! These are my first Jubilee Orpingtons sourced from a local breeder who originally got them from Greenfire Farms. I purchased them at 2 weeks old and they are now 6.5 weeks old. One apparently is a runt?? I did not know this existed in the chicken world but he/she has been...
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    Advice Needed on Introducing Chicks to Existing Flock

    I currently have the younger ones in a cage inside the large run. How long do you wait to let them out of the cage? Many thanks!
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    Advice Needed on Introducing Chicks to Existing Flock

    Thanks again for your help! Hopefully it will go smoothly :). I just picked up the Blue Seal Grower Crumbles.
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    Advice Needed on Introducing Chicks to Existing Flock

    Thanks so much for your advice. Headed to the feed store. Two additional questions: Is it okay if the oyster shell gets eaten by the younger pullets/cockerel? And do you think they are old enough to try introducing now at 10 weeks old?
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    Advice Needed on Introducing Chicks to Existing Flock

    Hello Experienced BYC Members, I am raising my second set of chicks to add to my small flock. I have 3 friendly hens a PR, BR, and Bantam BR that are about to turn 3 and have been together since they were a day old. I have a coop and run designed to house at least 12 chickens so plenty of...
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    Gender Check ??

    Ok, great to know that they yawn and that it is not just a warm-up crow! I will keep an eye on Molly and post more pictures. I thought pullet for sure until recently and then her tail started looking rather upright . I will also work on socializing double time b/c if we are going to have a roo I...
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    Gender Check ??

    Quote: x2 Oh that would be wonderful . Thank you all three for your response and advice! I was pretty convinced Cathleen and Claudia were girls but have zero experience, and wasn't sure at all about Molly. It is hard b/c I do not have any chicks that are the same for comparison. Molly is a...
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    Gender Check ??

    Hello - These are my first chickens. They are supposed to be pullets (hatchery sexed) however would love your advice on what you think. The 3 "girls" are 6 weeks old now. Thank you!! #1 - Molly (NH Red) #2 Claudia (White Plymouth Rock) #3 Cathleen (Barred Rock)
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