Chick or dude

[roben88]

They are 3 years old though.

The other is only 4 months old.

These are the original 4 (1past) at 4 months old.... I'm just trying my hardest not to believe we have a roo lol

 

[roben88]

Sooooo, how do I keep from getting fertilized eggs? and my older ones have not given eggs in a while...2 going through a molt, any ideas?? I totally appreciate all advice

 

[cherrynberry]

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These are the original 4 (1past) at 4 months old.... I'm just trying my hardest not to believe we have a roo lol

These are sexlinks, all girls

 

[sourland]

Male specific feathering and coloring = cockerel. Fertile eggs are no problem unless they are incubated - collect daily.

 

[cherrynberry]

Sooooo, how do I keep from getting fertilized eggs? and my older ones have not given eggs in a while...2 going through a molt, any ideas?? I totally appreciate all advice

Fertile eggs dont affect taste. The eggs are still edible when fertilized. My eggs are always fertilized, just make sure not to keep in in a warm area.

 

[Painted Calls]

Fertile eggs dont affect taste. The eggs are still edible when fertilized. My eggs are always fertilized, just make sure not to keep in in a warm area.

Yep! A lot of store bought eggs are fertile as well. People just don't know that.

Collect them every day and there is no difference.

 

[592667]

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These are the Original 3 hens, they are 3 years old and have pretty decent combs... that's why I'm confused lol

What I meant by combs and wattles, is that hens do not develop large combs and wattles at 4 months old. Only roosters have a fully red and developed comb and wattles at 4 months old.
The wattles and combs of hens usually develop around 6-7 months old.