California - Northern

[EZFarms]

I think 1 is female and 2 is male

 

[Audio51]

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I bet! I've never seen live elk before.

I live in a little town called Day in Modoc county, and when asked where i am from I always say I live in far northeastern California.

We have always considered the San Fran bay area the dividing line.

Anyway interesting topic

Welcome to the group!!!

What are your guys thoughts on gender for these two?
Bird 1, almost fully feathered at 5 weeks




Bird 1 on the right, Bird 2 on the left



Bird 2;

Does #1 even have the right comb type for a Wyandotte? Looks like a single comb to me.

 

[BCollie]

Thanks guys!
No she doesn't have the right comb type, but that doesn't matter because if I do keep her she will be a pet, not for breeding or showing.

 

[Audio51]

Thanks guys!
No she doesn't have the right comb type, but that doesn't matter because if I do keep her she will be a pet, not for breeding or showing.

I wonder if whatever is the reason for the comb type is also the reason the the difference in feather rate

 

[BCollie]

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Possible, but I was looking into the genetics of the rose/straight combs and didn't see any mention of different feathering rates. Does anyone have input on this? I am curious as to if you're right & it can be linked.

 

[BCollie]

Wow, I found this picture on Google. Nobody ever mentioned that Dark Brahmas are GORGEOUS! Look at how beautiful this bird is!!

 

[chickee]

Possible, but I was looking into the genetics of the rose/straight combs and didn't see any mention of different feathering rates. Does anyone have input on this? I am curious as to if you're right & it can be linked.

That would be a good question to ask on the Wyandotte thread. Single combs do pop up once in awhile. I have had about two in 50 chicks. I never saw a difference in how they feathered in.

 

[SpringPeeper]

Love this photo.

Beautiful!


Well, the little chick I was not hopeful for was looking awful last night. I kept getting up to dip his beak in electrolyte/vitamin water. The last time I did was about three and he was not able to stay upright and wasn't cheeping at all. When I got up again at five to check the little 'hospital box' he was gone- literally!!! He had let himself out of the box and gone for a stroll. He's eating like a little piggy and chasing his friend around. I'm astounded. I had just about written him off. So glad he's a little fighter.


If anyone near Chico is looking for a free cockerel, there was a nice looking Dominique at Northern Star Mills this afternoon. They offered him to me for free, but I intend to keep a Fav cock AND a Maran cock AND maybe a third from the order I have coming, so no room for him here. They had Delaware chicks and I almost broke down and bought some, but I want to wait until next year and buy some non-hatchery ones.

 

[ronott1]

Beautiful!


Well, the little chick I was not hopeful for was looking awful last night. I kept getting up to dip his beak in electrolyte/vitamin water. The last time I did was about three and he was not able to stay upright and wasn't cheeping at all. When I got up again at five to check the little 'hospital box' he was gone- literally!!! He had let himself out of the box and gone for a stroll. He's eating like a little piggy and chasing his friend around. I'm astounded. I had just about written him off. So glad he's a little fighter.


If anyone near Chico is looking for a free cockerel, there was a nice looking Dominique at Northern Star Mills this afternoon. They offered him to me for free, but I intend to keep a Fav cock AND a Maran cock AND maybe a third from the order I have coming, so no room for him here. They had Delaware chicks and I almost broke down and bought some, but I want to wait until next year and buy some non-hatchery ones.

My middle DD talked me into giving a pullet some more time last year. It is doing fine now out in the layer yard.

They can amaze you like that!

 

[Audio51]

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Possible, but I was looking into the genetics of the rose/straight combs and didn't see any mention of different feathering rates. Does anyone have input on this? I am curious as to if you're right & it can be linked.

I think a lot of the feathering rate info is just observational. I don't know if there is any scientific info about it. It would be nice if there was a study on it...either for different breeds or for sex within breeds.