Any ideas?

[rtg54]

We have a new chicken that we’re trying to sex. It’s between 8 and 10 weeks old. It was between 3 and 5 weeks old when it came to us and had been rather rudely treated by a rooster before and so was missing a lot of feathers. Supposedly it’s a golden laced Wyandotte but that is suspect so we’re going with some kind of mix. Any ideas of boy or girl? It’s the littler one. Thank you!

 

[OkieChickenGal]

Do you have a comb picture?

 

[Frazzemrat1]

comb and wattle pics?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Is it bantam?

Closer to 8 than 10 I think...

Not currently looking male... and does look to be Wyandotte.

As stated by others... need comb/waddles pics.

My actual roosters... are NOT the ones who do that kind of abuse to chicks. It's usually the teenagers. Glad ya rescued "her".

 

[rtg54]

Cooperation was low, here is what I got...and yes, it definitely was a teenager!

 

[JedJackson]

Poor thing looks like it had a rough time before you took it in. Some extra protein might help it get new feathers more quickly. Mealworms are a good source.

As far as gender goes, it's tough to tell on a traumatized bird. They often don't develop normally. I would give it a couple more weeks or so and try again. In the meantime, the less stress and the more tlc, the better.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Cooperation was low, here is what I got...and yes, it definitely was a teenager!

Ya those little buggers are pesky picture takers.

That looks a little pinker than I like to see for the stated age. But it could be flushing. I'm not seeing anything that screams boy yet (but thinking it looks suspect).

I agree that within a couple weeks you will have a solid answer (probably sooner). Also agree that a good protein source can help the feathers to regrow as they are made from 90% protein and it's amino acids. Cooked egg is rich source of nutrients including 34% of it's energy coming from protein! And meal worms are good just remember those are still treats as they are both high in fat. You can also use cooked chicken or ground beef as a short term supplement if needed. Of course a chick starter feed (or flock raiser/grower) is the best choice as the base ration.

You might be able to add some plain dirt to that box for bathing in.

 

[Hensndoes]

Are the legs yellow? It's tough to tell from the pic. I've had 2 glw from my first chicken venture - they looked drastically different. 1 looked just like yours and I swore it was turning into a rooster. Huge waddles and comb early on and the other had beautiful even lacing. The one that looked like yours laid the first egg.

BUT: both had clearly yellow legs from chick age. I've heard that the yellow can be affected by feed so maybe it's start was really hard. Idk.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

both had clearly yellow legs from chick age

Nice point. Shank color can be a great indicator of breed!

And those shanks do look a little pink... indicating white and not yellow skin that a Wyandotte SHOULD have. Could just be poor genetic selection, or maybe you are onto something.

Yes feed can change the INTENSITY of skin color but it won't change yellow to white.

But now that I'm looking closer at the shanks... Am I seeing crustiness? Like scaly leg mite, is what I'm asking. Could be poor skin quality from all the stress and maybe a previous lack of nutrition or just a little dirtiness. But definitely worth checking out a little closer. SLM are microscopic so you won't see the bugs, just the evidence of them.

Reviewing pics again... I would be surprised if that babe is female, but still hopeful.

 

[drumstick diva]

x2 Jed Jackson