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Early roo comb growth?

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Chickadan, Oct 3, 2014.

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  1. Oct 3, 2014 Post #1 of 16
    Chickadan

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    Hi, just wondering if we have a roster, 2.5 or 3.5 week Australorp.
    Thanks very much all. :)) [​IMG]
     
  2. Oct 3, 2014 Post #2 of 16
    Chickadan

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    [​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 3, 2014 Post #3 of 16
    spydertoys

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    Definitely a Roo. See the "pink" hue. Australorp girls tend to have a black comb until much later.
     
  4. Oct 3, 2014 Post #4 of 16
    SpringPeeper

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    X2, my hens have never pinked up much pre-feathering.
     
  5. Oct 3, 2014 Post #5 of 16
    Chickadan

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    Thanks very much for replies. Have 3 chicks and suspect two roo's so will post others if ok. Will call them b&c
     
  6. Oct 3, 2014 Post #6 of 16
    Chickadan

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    [​IMG] Chick B
     
  7. Oct 3, 2014 Post #7 of 16
    BantamLover21

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    This one look like a pullet.
     
  8. Oct 3, 2014 Post #8 of 16
    Wyandottes7

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    Chick A looks like a male. Chick B looks more like a pullet.
     
  9. Oct 3, 2014 Post #9 of 16
    Chickadan

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    [​IMG] chick C
     
  10. Oct 3, 2014 Post #10 of 16
    Peep-Chicken

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    My Coop
    Chick C looks like a pullet
     
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