Hen or roo

[Elizabaugher]

I am a new chicken owner. Have 2 sapphire gems I'm pretty sure are roos. Also have 7 goldlace wyandottes. I've been told all hens, but would like other opinions. They are 11 weeks old.

 

[SilverBirds]

Your Gems are both cockerels and the Wyandottes are all pullets from what I can see.

 

[Elizabaugher]

Your Gems are both cockerels and the Wyandottes are all pullets from what I can see.

Thanks a lot. There is one with a different comb. It sticks out and always has, but it is still light pink. Also, the lacing is starting to be more prominent.

 

[SilverBirds]

Thanks a lot. There is one with a different comb. It sticks out and always has, but it is still light pink. Also, the lacing is starting to be more prominent.

I believe I see the one you are talking about in the 7th picture. She's a pullet, just maturing faster than her other sisters.

 

[Elizabaugher]

I believe I see the one you are talking about in the 7th picture. She's a pullet, just maturing faster than her other sisters.

 

[Elizabaugher]

It's this one. Has been smaller from the start.

 

[Elizabaugher]

It's this one. Has been smaller from the start.

The close up on the chair

 

[SilverBirds]

It's this one. Has been smaller from the start.

I see, looks like she has a single comb instead of a rose comb. Because of how the rose comb gene works, sometimes they throw a few single combed chicks when breeding.

 

[Elizabaugher]

I see, looks like she has a single comb instead of a rose comb. Because of how the rose comb gene works, sometimes they throw a few single combed chicks when breeding.

Oh, how special. I guess I'll stop calling her 'little guy'. Lol. She was always the littlest with her single comb. Thanks for the great info!!!

 

[Elizabaugher]

Oh, how special. I guess I'll stop calling her 'little guy'. Lol. She was always the littlest with her single comb. Thanks for the great info!!!

Do I have to take extra precautions in the winter with a single comb?