Delaware chicks

[Noncentzter]

I bought two chicks from the local feed store back in April. Wanted two pullets but got one of each. The pullet is getting black in her tail feathers and on her neck. The cockeral is plain white...is this normal or did I get something else?

john

 

[ChksontheRun]

Check out the pictures on the Delaware thread and you will see what they are supposed to look like. I think as with any breed there is a huge variation in the amount of feather coloring, but you can see great examples on the thread.

 

[joletabey]

Pullets will have light barring on their hackles and black tail feathers. Males usually have heavier barring on their hackles when young, with a lot of it going down their backs, and barred tail feathers. The Delaware thread really will provide you with lots of good pics for comparison. If the cockerel is plain white, I would be suspicious, but then, I am pretty new to Delawares myself. Maybe that happens with hatchery birds?