23 weeks old, not sure of breed or gender

[wichitachick]

I got this one from a friend about 6 weeks ago. At the time it was 16 weeks old. It hasn't grown anything since that would help me identify the breed or sex. what is it?!

 

[junebuggena]

Aseel pullet. Beautiful bird.

 

[wichitachick]

Is it normal for them to develop so slowly? The other birds she purchased at the same time have waddles, combs and are starting to lay.

 

[junebuggena]

They aren't a production breed, so a slower rate of develop is very normal. They are also a pea combed breed, so they look different when matured, compared to single comb breeds. And they never develop much in terms of wattles.
The coloring is female specific. She's a Wheaten. Male Wheatens look much different.

 

[drumstick diva]

Aseel pullet

 

[wichitachick]

Not a production breed? Does that mean it won't lay?

 

[drumstick diva]

it means they don't lay a lot of eggs

 

[junebuggena]

Not a production breed? Does that mean it won't lay?

They lay, just not as much as birds that are specifically bred for egg laying ability. Production breeds lay just about everyday. Aseel average about 3 to 5 eggs a week.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Aseel pullet. Beautiful bird.

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