hello

[ManMs]

hello am new to the site and raising chicks.I rescued a baby from terrible conditions and now at six weeks I'm not sure what breed i have or sex he might be and I'm concerned at how small he is, any opinion's would be much appreciated.






He's 23 cm from feet to head.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. Don't worry about the size of your chicken - its a bantam - the experts will be along shortly and identify what breed it is. Posture-wise it looks kinda girly - but I'm pants at gender so other members will put me straight on that one, I'm sure!

If you are intending keeping it, I'd suggest you look into getting a couple of friends - chickens are social animals and thrive in a flock environment.

Not sure if you are intending building a coop etc but the Learning Centre is a good place to start, as is searching threads on topics of interest. There's also an Aussie thread - "Australia - 6 states and that funny little island" which you may find useful in terms of finding other BYC members close to you.

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

The photos are too small for me to see well - but appears to be a beautiful little bantam. You may also post photos (larger if possible) at "what breed or gender is this."

I'm also thinking it is a girl.

 

[ManMs]

Thank you for the reply. I do hope its a hen I'll be buying a coop this weekend and hopefully be getting two rescue battery farm hens to be his/her companions. Thanks also for the info about the Aussie thread lol I'm new to forums as well that funny little island i assume you mean poor old Tasmania, it gets forgotten a lot by the rest of Aussie
cheerio

 

[ManMs]

I see what you mean, i will do that thanks.

 

[N F C]

Pretty little thing, thanks for sharing the photos!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC.

 

[ManMs]

thank you for the warm welcome