So now that my BR is 8 weeks old, I do think I have a pullet on my hands! What do y’all think?!
Although still pretty red, her comb hasn’t really changed much and she seems to have grown into it more. I also noticed with her molting that the white bands on her feathers are about half the size...
So I figured I’d keep y’all updated as my BR develops and I feel like I’m still on the fence (but maybe that’s just my denial!). I looked back at pics when my BR was younger, and it’s hard to tell with the dot on her head what she could really be. It’s large but seems well-defined and...
Today I took a couple photos of my BR and noticed that, even though it’s still really pink, her comb hasn’t gotten much bigger this week and as her adult feathers come in, she seems a little darker. I know I could be grasping at straws but I am feeling more on the fence now with her being a roo...
I hear ya! She’s my second suspected roo from a group of four pullets I recently got so I may just have some bad luck! I’m just going to continue watching her growth and cross my fingers she’s a hen!
Thank you for the feedback. The comb definitely has me a little worried, and I’ve heard the lighter coloring can be a give away too! But I’ve also read that darker legs can be a sign of a pullet with BRs and she’s definitely has darker legs. Here’s a few photos I took today. Is there any chance...
Hello! I have a wonderful four week old BR who has become the lead hen of our little flock. She’s definitely fiesty and tries to keep the chicks in line but she’s also incredibly sweet to us humans.
As she’s growing, I am noticing that her comb is a bit pronounced and pink already as compared to...