Eighteen day old Dominiques...

[Coreyboy18]

Ok, so I got these three chicks from a neighbor who had to buy twenty-five chicks in order to get the Dominiques that he wanted. I built a coop and had been looking to get some chicks for a while, but had a hard time deciding on a breed. So, I chose these three due to convenience and "who they were". They are beautiful, and after studying the breed, I realized that I have some amazing chicks on my hands. With that said, I certainly can't keep a rooster because I live in the city. I don't think any of my neighbors would mind, except one, but I don't want to take chances. Besides, I want the eggs just as much as the company. Anyway, I know that it is a bit early but I can't help but notice subtle differences in the three. What do you think?

Soleil

Edie

Artemis

Close up of Artemis

Close up of Edie

All three! (Bottom to top: Soleil, Artemis, Edie)

So, after the pictures, do any strike you as a baby roo (I know it is way early)? I'm not going to say, but I have my suspicions, and would like to hear from you first. Thanks!

 

[trilyn]

Whoops, the middle one is a roo. Sorry!

 

[Tala]

Artemis is your rooster for sure, because he's lighter colored.

 

[lockedhearts]

Artemis is the roo, the other 2 are hens. Dominiques can be sexed like Barred Rocks

 

[gryeyes]

I'ma gonna make a SWAG* and say it's Artemis that COULD be a roo.


*SWAG = Scientific Wild-backsideed Guess

 

[Coreyboy18]

Gosh, I was afraid of that. The temperament is also much different... Now, what to do with a two and a half week old rooster? I may see if the guy I got him from will take him back/trade him out.

And THANKS for such quick replies!

 

[Doodle_Doo]

i say edie is a roo cause its the lest developed females always develop and bring out their plumage quicker..
but i could be wrong

 

[CalebtheChicken]

Artemis be a wooster.
Sorry!

 

[speckledhen]

Artemis is your only rooster in the trio.