Barred Rock behind developmentally?

[CJCharles]

Hi, We have 4 chicks of which one is a Barred Rock. They are about 6 weeks old and were all supposed to be hens, but the Barred Rock, while larger than the other chicks (Speckled Sussex and Buff Orpington), she is very slow for feather development. We are in fear of her being a rooster as we don't want to lose her, but cannot figure the slow feather development. In addition, one of her wings has feathers that flip up.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Pretty sure barreds are slow feathering. Not sure about the others you have, but that could bebpart of it they're the same size, right?

 

[CJCharles]

Pretty sure barreds are slow feathering. Not sure about the others you have, but that could bebpart of it they're the same size, right?

Actually, the Barred Rock is larger than the others.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Actually, the Barred Rock is larger than the others.

I would keep an eye on it then. It's not screaming male pattern to me, but it's not screaming female either

 

[CJCharles]

Glad it's not screaming male pattern - yet! Thanks for your response.

 

[CJCharles]

UPDATE: Our barred rock is still very slow at feathering, but coming along at 7-8 weeks. However, on her wings, there are bony corners (you cans see that area in the photos above) and where those are, the feathers are trying to come in, but the skin in those places looks raw and oozes. Any ideas what is happening? I cannot find a poultry vet near us online.

 

[KelseyBoxer]

Can you post a picture?

 

[CJCharles]

Can you post a picture?

We had put an antibiotic powder on the raw spots (it's purple), but maybe these photos can help anyhow. The area on her neck is just irritated looking, not oozing or weeping.

 

[KelseyBoxer]

Does she have access to dust bathing? Have you checked her for pests such as lice or mites? Let me tag a few good people. @casportpony, @Miss Lydia, @Wyorp Rock, @Overo Mare. Does anyone have any advise for this pullet?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Could some of the other birds be nibbling on her? If she’s with others I’d use blue kote boy chickens can really chew up another chicken in no time if they get a wound started.