First chicks ever

[duckmama84]

We've had ducks for a few years now and I finally talked my husband into chickens. It's the first time I've had chicks since I was really little. We got two RIR's from a straight run, and they're both so sweet, I'm hoping they are both hens. At what age (and please dont say when they start crowing hahaha!) could we tell if we have guys or dolls? I'm not too worried about it, just curious if Pearl is really an Earl! Or if Rose is really... well, that one might just stay a Rose lol

 

[N F C]

Congrats on the chicks! It will be easier to see if they are male or female when they reach 4-6 weeks of age. Then you can post photos of them here for answers:
What Breed Or Gender is This?

 

[aart]

Red wattles on Pearl look mighty suspicious.
How old are they?
As mentioned above, 4-6 weeks should tell the tale on males with redder combs and wattles.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Post pics of their combs at 6 weeks.

 

[Alexandra33]

Neither really looks like a RIR to me. They're buff and barred....is Calico Princess a possibility? What color are those little legs?

Too cute!

~Alex

 

[duckmama84]

Red wattles on Pearl look mighty suspicious.
How old are they?
As mentioned above, 4-6 weeks should tell the tale on males with redder combs and wattles.

That was my exact thought yesterday and tempted me to post. We got them on March 3rd, so they're roughly 4ish weeks. I'll keep an eye on Pearl/Earl!

Neither really looks like a RIR to me. They're buff and barred....is Calico Princess a possibility? What color are those little legs?

Too cute!

~Alex

It wouldn't surprise me! We got them from TSC. My husband always makes fun of me during Chick Days, yet he's the one who takes me and then gives me the puppy eyes when he see's the babies we went the Saturday after they got them in, so almost all of the chicks and ducklings were gone, but we managed these two and two pekins that day. Three days later HE went alone (to get feed) and came home with two blue Asain pullets and two khaki campbells. Anywho! Their legs are a light yellow.. I'll get a picture for you!

 

[duckmama84]

Here's Pearl/Earl and Rose this week.. 5.5weeks old

 

[duckmama84]

And here they are again this week..

 

[duckmama84]

Okay, here's Pearl/Earl and Rose at about 8wks old!

What does everyone think? RIR? Ladies or gents?

 

[BarredRockMommy]

Okay, here's Pearl/Earl and Rose at about 8wks old!

What does everyone think? RIR? Ladies or gents?
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RIRs are usually a lot redder than that. So I don't think so, maybe a cross though. I am not good with breeds so take my word for it. I think it might be earl. It's wattles are so much bigger and redder than rose. I think miss rose is a miss, but again I am not the chicken expert good luck with both! they are beautiful/handsome!