barnaclebillthesailor
In the Brooder
- Aug 29, 2020
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I've followed the BYC forums for a while but this is my first post because all of my previous questions have been answered!
In April I had a broody Buff Orpington and purchased 4 chicks from Tractor Supply to see if she would adopt them and cure her broodiness. (Buff Orpingtons seem to get broody a LOT).
Unfortunately one chick died the first night but the other three did fine and proud mama became very protective of her new kids.
Now they are about 5 months old and two look significantly different from the third. Two have large combs and wattles but the third's are very small.
I'm wondering if they are rooster/hen(s). Pictures attached.
In April I had a broody Buff Orpington and purchased 4 chicks from Tractor Supply to see if she would adopt them and cure her broodiness. (Buff Orpingtons seem to get broody a LOT).
Unfortunately one chick died the first night but the other three did fine and proud mama became very protective of her new kids.
Now they are about 5 months old and two look significantly different from the third. Two have large combs and wattles but the third's are very small.
I'm wondering if they are rooster/hen(s). Pictures attached.