i posted these pictures of two of my straight run TSC bantams a few days ago, and you all were able to identify one of them, but not the other. She (?) has really changed a lot over this past week so I was hoping someone can identify her breed, and maybe sex, now? Any guesses are appreciated. She’s starting to get really interesting, and a little mean. I will explain the meanness later. Here’s the new pics.
Are the legs as white as they look in the pictures? If so then I would guess it is an Old English game bantam, maybe of the mottled color pattern. A little too early to sex in my opinion.
i think pullet but im no expert in my opinion males are friendlier when they are young but how many weeks old? at 5 weeks, the ladies should have more feather development than boys.
Yeah, the legs are light colored, and she’s kind of mean. I made a trip back to the TSC today to buy some food and ended up bringing home some more straight run bantams (I couldn’t help myself). I have them in a crate that is touching, but separated. A couple of the babies slipped through. She is the only one that attached them, she chased them and pecked them until I removed them.
Both sexes could do that-- aggressive behavior is not gender specific, especially so early when the male or female hormones haven't really kicked in. The comb on this bird does look a little on the large side for a bird that young. If the comb goes pink or red soon then it is likely a cockerel.
These are pics of the ones I bought today. One of the little ones had strange liquid stool. Another one has a red spot one it’s comb. Should I be worried?