Ok, after some observations on each of the chicks I hatched off I have to report that the Rooster fairy still loves me. I got my hands on each and every one of the 21 chicks in the coop that leave Thursday. They are now just over 3 weeks old and out of them there are 10, yes 10 boys. Not only do they have prominent combs but the wattles are coming in. I have also been stalking the 4 that the Baby and Raven adopted and I am very pleased to say that they are pullets, no combs or wattles yet at this critical age. Then we have the lone chick "Karen" that momma hen hatched who is 2 weeks old today. I am not allowed to touch it but she is allowing me to get a little close and so far, no comb. If it is a boy in the next week it should pop. The jury is still out on Ezzie, I think a pullet, but I've learned with silkies I know when they crow or lay a egg. In total I have had 27 hatch and make it past those critical first few days so far this year. 10 out of the 27 are known boys, it is a lot, but not nearly as bad as last year.
they don’t like apples!
. I'm probably not going to post very often as this thread is already very dense, and I already ramble far too much on Shadrach ex-batts thread, but I did want to introduce myself and my chickens. I will feel more at ease to like or comment on some of your posts.
Go figure....they LOVE cabbage, and can't wait to find a way into my barricaded kale patch. 
It's never easy saying goodbye I really do feel for you 
