Any guesses what this might be?

[danceswithronin]

No idea about sex or breeding, but the young bird doesn't look uncomfortable to me. In fact he looks remarkably relaxed. Whatever it is, he/she is obviously used to human contact. Looks healthy too.

Thank you! Drogon started out as one of the most skittish of my birds because I got him at three weeks old (most of my flock I raised from a day old with the same hands-on emphasis), so since I got him I go out of my way to handle him at least twice a day - petting and lap-sitting, but also touching his feet and legs, gently extending the wings, getting him used to being picked up from the ground and sat back down, etc... I talk and sing to them a lot too.

It makes them more fun as pets, but it's also useful if I have to do a veterinary exam on them because they aren't squirming and squawking to get away the whole time like they would be if I never put hands on them. And if this does turn out to be a cockerel, it'll make him easier to sell.

I've been very happy with this group of chicks, they've been a really vigorous bunch. I'm a stickler for a clean brooder though, and I think that helps a ton.

 

[wvchickenchick311]

That chick looks like a koo koo maran

 

[featherhead007]

Thank you! Drogon started out as one of the most skittish of my birds because I got him at three weeks old (most of my flock I raised from a day old with the same hands-on emphasis), so since I got him I go out of my way to handle him at least twice a day - petting and lap-sitting, but also touching his feet and legs, gently extending the wings, getting him used to being picked up from the ground and sat back down, etc... I talk and sing to them a lot too.

It makes them more fun as pets, but it's also useful if I have to do a veterinary exam on them because they aren't squirming and squawking to get away the whole time like they would be if I never put hands on them. And if this does turn out to be a cockerel, it'll make him easier to sell.

I've been very happy with this group of chicks, they've been a really vigorous bunch. I'm a stickler for a clean brooder though, and I think that helps a ton.

they are great looking birds!

 

[wvchickenchick311]

Beautiful bird!

 

[danceswithronin]

they are great looking birds!

Thank you! I absolutely adore them. I never thought I'd enjoy chickens better as pets than cats and dogs, but here we are. There is just something so beautiful about birds to me, and the vast number of different breeds and feather varieties just blows my mind!!

This bird looks so much like a cockerel to me but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed though, lol. I thought one of my silkies was a roo for the longest time too.

 

[wvchickenchick311]

Your chick is very pretty you must pet it a lot. Bc it looks so soft and silkie!

 

[featherhead007]

Thank you! I absolutely adore them. I never thought I'd enjoy chickens better as pets than cats and dogs, but here we are. There is just something so beautiful about birds to me, and the vast number of different breeds and feather varieties just blows my mind!!

welcome to the wonderful world of raising chickens. Each has its own personality as you will soon discover.

 

[Timothy Menezes]

You can SELL a mixed breed male in your area!!! Wow that must be nice, I generally have to give away my extra males for free.

 

[danceswithronin]

Your chick is very pretty you must pet it a lot. Bc it looks so soft and silkie!

I do pet and hold them all the time, even the golden laced Wyandotte Attila who can't stand being picked up at all and gives me the evil eye when I do it. I am going to get them some good treats this weekend and then the real bribery begins.

 

[wvchickenchick311]

I can’t give away my birds or pay anybody to take mine. Lol lucky