Hi there, I know it's too early to tell for sure yet, my chicks are only 2 1/2 weeks old but one of them has noticeable differences to the other two. I have two (I'm assuming) Speckled Sussex and one (again assuming) Light Sussex, and I have had them assuming that one is a roo and the other two are little girls.
George:
Peppa:
and Boo:
As you can see there are comparable differences between Peppa and George, George has thicker legs, bigger (pinker) comb and different feathers to the other two. Boo is very timid compared to the other two, who play fight a lot. If they play fight a lot does this mean they might both be roos or is it just what chicks do for fun? The two SS are siblings anyway so not really a problem for them to stay together, just not wanting two roos really.
What I'm worried about, is they all seem to have the makings of spurs on their legs - does this happen to all chicks or is there a possibility I have 3 males? I definitely wouldn't be able to keep them all if that's the case
What are your thoughts on breeds - am I right? And gender - as far as we can tell so far anyway.
Here they all are together, L to R, Peppa, George, Boo:
George:
Peppa:
and Boo:
As you can see there are comparable differences between Peppa and George, George has thicker legs, bigger (pinker) comb and different feathers to the other two. Boo is very timid compared to the other two, who play fight a lot. If they play fight a lot does this mean they might both be roos or is it just what chicks do for fun? The two SS are siblings anyway so not really a problem for them to stay together, just not wanting two roos really.
What I'm worried about, is they all seem to have the makings of spurs on their legs - does this happen to all chicks or is there a possibility I have 3 males? I definitely wouldn't be able to keep them all if that's the case
What are your thoughts on breeds - am I right? And gender - as far as we can tell so far anyway.
Here they all are together, L to R, Peppa, George, Boo:
