Do Rooster Chicks Develop More Quickly?

[Peppercorngal]

I bought some fertile eggs for my Blackie hen to obtain her dream, to be a Mama! 11 days ago she hatched out 4 chicks. (If you are wondering about the previous post I made about watery eggs candled at day 15, they didn't make it) One out of the 4 chicks is developing faster than the others. Wings more developed, little tail very obvious. It's not the biggest chick, that would be the orange face one. The smallest chick is the gray one which I was promised would be a lavender orpington. Opinions please?

 

[SmiYa0126]

From my experience I look for bigger combs early on. My female and male was mixed, some faster others slower feathering.

 

[Peppercorngal]

From my experience I look for bigger combs early on. My female and male was mixed, some faster others slower feathering.

I knew there would be no easy and absolute answer! The only one showing any comb is the big one with the orange face! Such unusual coloring. Thanks for your reply!!

 

[SmiYa0126]

He does have beautiful coloring! Can't wait to see what he looks like grown up!

 

[Anime2lover]

I bought some fertile eggs for my Blackie hen to obtain her dream, to be a Mama! 11 days ago she hatched out 4 chicks. (If you are wondering about the previous post I made about watery eggs candled at day 15, they didn't make it) One out of the 4 chicks is developing faster than the others. Wings more developed, little tail very obvious. It's not the biggest chick, that would be the orange face one. The smallest chick is the gray one which I was promised would be a lavender orpington. Opinions please?


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Yes, roos 5end to develop a little faster in the comb area.