BR Owners - Chick Comb Question

[tweetysvoice]

okay, so I've read countless forums about people asking how to sex a chick and I know that unless you are a professional and can vent sex that it's almost impossible, but because this is the first time I've ever owned chicks, I have a question that might just be more Barred Rock related than sex related. Is it normal for a BR chick that's only 5 days old to already be showing a comb like this? My other three chicks (BO and Delaware) don't have anything like it so i'm really hoping she is a she! I was just surprised at how fast this popped up.. almost over night. Just looking for your thoughts - I know I won't really know until she's a lot older.

 

[crchickens]

My BR pullets have the same thing. From what I read, if they have black on their legs, like your chick does, they are pullets.

 

[tweetysvoice]

okay, thanks for letting me know that your BR chicks have the same thing!! That makes me feel alot better. Just worried since the other chicks didn't have anything like that. Appreciate the quick response!! Happy chick days!

 

[Madjohn85]

I went to TSC to buy 4 more to add to my just arrived 8 RIRs and NHRs; but I really wanted BRs.

Well, needless to tell you guys, they require you buy a minimum of 6.

It wasn't until I got home that I realized it never occured to my to ask them if they were BR pullets!!!!

Well, 5 were pullets and one is a rooster. ( acn tell by the legs and head)

:::sigh:::

We named him Chester.

And he needs to go. Poor fellow.