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Now that our first flock is almost 5 mos old, I thought I'd provide some updated photos - the 'bonus' chick is most definitely a roo and crowing very proudly these days! We're also getting 2-3 eggs a day, so far!

Firearia - thanks so much! Yes, he's cute and because he's so distinct, I don't see how we can let him go! My kids love him and he's the only one with a name (so there will be no eating him). We've not considered showing, but maybe he'll be pretty enough?

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Consensus seems to be that 'bonus' chicken is a HE. We're so new at this that we don't know what that means for our flock. We just wanted eggs, so he'll not help with that! He is beautiful and since he's unique the kids are quite attached. I suppose we'll...

You guys have been so terrific with my newbie questions! Our chicks are almost 6 wks old and we are still curious about our 'bonus' chick that Murray McMurray included with the order as a 'rare, exotic' breed. We agree with several that say a SLW is not rare or exotic but nonetheless, we...