Barnevelder week-by-week thread

[Fluffy Lambs]

2 weeks, these are my silver Barnevelders. See their hatch-a-long here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/barnevelder-hatch-a-long.1501308/post-25104480


I know it is too early but I like starting threads way before I need to

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Here's something: Pullets feathers grow faster than cockerels.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Here's something: Pullets feathers grow faster than cockerels.

In Barnevelders?

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

In Barnevelders?

I've never owned those yet, but as far as I know, it's all breeds. I could be wrong, but it's what I've seen.

 

[nuthatched]

Here's something: Pullets feathers grow faster than cockerels.

That leans more towards to old wives tale than hard and fast fact but sometimes it's worth a look.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Well Barnevelders are 3 weeks now, got new leg bands and I know some are boys.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I've never owned those yet, but as far as I know, it's all breeds. I could be wrong, but it's what I've seen.

Thats a myth I have a pullet feathering so slow right now

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

5 weeks

 

[Mrs J]

Which ones do you think are boys and why? I’m so interested in the male/female signs, but I don’t think I will ever get my head around it

 

[Iluveggers]

I think Sally may end up Sal lol