Golden Laced Wyandotte-Updated pics-

[JustClucky]

Oh, dangit! I just posted a new thread but I meant to post a reply here. Duh. I just posted about the little wattles that sprouted on chick #2 so I guess I may have 2 roos on my hands.

I totally expect for the other chick to sprout them, too. This chick has always been about a day behind the other one in everything so I'll be looking for them. I must admit that I'm pretty broken-hearted. This is how it goes in the chicken world but dangit, I love these babies. They're my little sweeties and I can't keep them. It's illegal to have roosters in my city so I'll have to say goodbye. Maybe someone will want them. lol

 

[Uzuri]

Don't panic yet, hon, both girls and boys get wattles

And they all grow at different rates.

If you see those puppies turning bright red in the next couple weeks, THEN you can worry.

In all honesty, you're not going to be able to even GUESS until they're at least 6 weeks, and even then it's like playing the lottery. Don't kick them out until they're clearly roos, and they aren't yet.

 

[JustClucky]

Awww, heck, no! I'm calling them both 'she' until they crow! LOL Thanks for all the help and advice and encouragement! It means a lot! X

 

[JustClucky]

My eyes may be playing tricks on me but there sure seems to be more of a pink hue to them this morning... Dang. Can they turn that fast? I'll get a pic of their legs later on if they'll let me. They're way too comfy and docile around me for standing. lol They like to sit and sleep on me whenever they can.

 

[CindyJeann]

Very Sweet

 

[dsqard]

I wouldn't panic yet. I really think they are still too young to tell the sex.

 

[Uzuri]

That and Wyandottes just aren't obvious about it until way later. I had a young lady that kept playing games with me -- every day I'd change my mind.

She was a lady. She remains my best layer.

I do recommend, since you're watching them so closely, setting up a little "chick studio" and photographing your peeps every day at close to the same time, in the same lighting, with the same backdrop. Then you won't be wondering if your eyes are deceiving you, you can compare

Take several shots each day. Put a notecard in the picture with the number of days from hatch for easy reference.

I did this for fun with my first batch. I learned a lot from it.

 

[JustClucky]

Uzuri, that's a great idea! Since you all have fresh eyes, tell me if I'm crazy or not... Are the wattles turning pink on me?

I know this looks exactly like the first wattles pic I posted but in this one, you can see it even when it's not zoomed in on him...OR HER! Lol. I'll stop obsessing over this soon, I swear.

 

[bethandjoeync]

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i hate to tell ya this, but you will NEVER stop obsessing over it until you know for sure!!! good luck with that

 

[JustClucky]

Lol. Thanks for the smile! I know you're right. I'll wonder until an egg comes flying out or it crows.