Jun 14, 2013 #11 brooklynchicks In the Brooder 6 Years Joined Jun 8, 2013 Messages 14 Reaction score 1 Points 22 Location Brooklyn NY
Jun 14, 2013 Thread starter #12 ayka In the Brooder 9 Years Joined Oct 31, 2010 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Points 24 Thanks everyone! It looks like we're leaning towards pullet. I sure hope you're all right! I'll let you know when I know for sure : )
Thanks everyone! It looks like we're leaning towards pullet. I sure hope you're all right! I'll let you know when I know for sure : )
Jul 5, 2013 Thread starter #13 ayka In the Brooder 9 Years Joined Oct 31, 2010 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Points 24 Update! Here are pics of the chick in the first post. He/she is now 4 weeks and 2 days. The comb is starting to look pretty pink to me! Standing next to our other Barred Rock for comparison. Are we still thinking pullet, or should I be looking for a new home for him (we can't have roosters in my city).
Update! Here are pics of the chick in the first post. He/she is now 4 weeks and 2 days. The comb is starting to look pretty pink to me! Standing next to our other Barred Rock for comparison. Are we still thinking pullet, or should I be looking for a new home for him (we can't have roosters in my city).
Jul 5, 2013 #14 A Chicken Owner Songster 6 Years Joined Mar 10, 2013 Messages 698 Reaction score 18 Points 113 Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Whichever of your barred rocks have tails are pullets regardless of the redness of the comb
Jul 5, 2013 #15 RachaelS Songster 8 Years Joined Mar 14, 2011 Messages 2,413 Reaction score 150 Points 248 Location Austin, TX I am sorry but at 4 weeks, pretty sure that is a Rooster. The comb and wattles are pretty red, in addition the barring is pretty light and the tail is too short.
I am sorry but at 4 weeks, pretty sure that is a Rooster. The comb and wattles are pretty red, in addition the barring is pretty light and the tail is too short.
Jul 5, 2013 #16 A Chicken Owner Songster 6 Years Joined Mar 10, 2013 Messages 698 Reaction score 18 Points 113 Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yes it's a roo for two reasons: first the comb is large, second his feathering is lighter than the other one
Yes it's a roo for two reasons: first the comb is large, second his feathering is lighter than the other one
Jul 5, 2013 Thread starter #17 ayka In the Brooder 9 Years Joined Oct 31, 2010 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Points 24 That's what I think too, sigh. I'm going to wait until it's undeniable and then find him a home : (
Apr 1, 2014 #18 Dustinolson In the Brooder 5 Years Joined Mar 26, 2014 Messages 88 Reaction score 2 Points 29 Location Balsam lake, wisconsin These are my chicks males or females Week and a half days old Chick 1 Chick 2 Chick 3
Jul 7, 2016 #19 Mel281 Songster 5 Years Joined Mar 8, 2014 Messages 187 Reaction score 65 Points 131 Location Minneapolis-ish, MN No expert, but I vote all females.
Jul 12, 2016 #20 Mel281 Songster 5 Years Joined Mar 8, 2014 Messages 187 Reaction score 65 Points 131 Location Minneapolis-ish, MN Oops, that was for Dustinolson