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I agree with other posters that I didn't see any waddle or comb indicator yet.
Color pattern on laced breeds... the females should stay nicely and clearly laced while the males will get some barring and their laces on the wing area are more splotchy...
And really the Wyandotte males do seem to show their waddles a bit early. It's possible the hatchery got their sexing 100% accurate on that batch. See what I mean about the laces fading on wings...
In chicks you can also compare leg girth. Boys will very often have MUCH fatter legs by this age.
I personally like the straight combs but I wouldn't select them for breeding. And it isn't a Wyandotte trait.
Roosters make tasty snacks for fox and coyote... I only keep them as a personal choice since some will fight to the death defending their flock but that just makes them the sacrifice. Many will tuck tail and run or duck down to avoid the confrontation. I don't consider them effective at defending my flock against the predators we face here. Just sharing here.
A little to early for solid confirmation, yes. By 8 weeks any late bloomers may have shown themselves and be able to pick more confidently.
THANK YOU! This was very informative!!
Yes, I agree, the roosters I’ve had have not been good at defending against the fox or coyotes
