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Another "is this a roo question? "

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by tryingtohaveitall, Apr 27, 2009.

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  1. Apr 27, 2009 #1
    tryingtohaveitall

    tryingtohaveitall Chillin' With My Peeps

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    One of our SLW has a redder, bigger combs than the others. I'm becoming suspicious that she is a he. We ordered all pullets, but I realize mistakes can happen.
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    This is the best pic I have of him/her so far.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2009 #2
    gritsar

    gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY!

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    I believe that is a cockerel.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2009 #3
    Heidi

    Heidi Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'd have to agree - he looks rooish. Do the other chicks have more feathers on their backs then this chick? I noticed w/ my wyandottes that the cockerels feather out slower then the pullets.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2009 #4
    TennesseeTruly

    TennesseeTruly Chillin' With My Peeps

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    He looks exactly like my SLW roo.

    Laurie
     
  9. Apr 27, 2009 #5
    Sequin

    Sequin Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'm gonna have to say roo as well. Though, to be honest, I have zero experience with this breed. The tail feathers seem to be sticking straight up, and his comb does seem to be pretty pink there.
     

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