Double Single Comb

[animalsrule1]

Hey there, I was looking at my baby chicks today (From McMurray Hatchery), and I saw that my baby Buttercup hen has a double single comb. If that doesn't make sense here's the picture.



Is this dangerous? Does she need too see a vet? Is she sick? I'm seriously worried.

 

[donrae]

That's a buttercup comb. Look at the adult birds on MM website. It's the hallmark of the breed.

Bad news, I think that's a cockerel. That much comb this young is pretty much male.

 

[narwhal master]

I agree. I think that's a roo with such a big come at that age.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Yep, the comb is normal (sort of, the two sides should connect to each other making a "cup", hence the name buttercup ). And I agree, that is a little cockerel.