Hi, I'm Marty and I am brand new to raising chickens. I have five chickens that are 10 weeks old.

[Marty chicken girl]

Hi, I'm Marty and I am brand new to raising chickens. I have five chickens who are 10 weeks old - one Easter Egger, one Buff Orpington, one Buckeye, and two Welsummers. My son built a beautiful coop and my husband built a run that is secure on the top, bottom and sides. We live in Colorado Springs, and the chickens are just a fun project in our retirement. The flock is getting along wonderfully and we think that chickens are the most fun we have had in a while! Our only problem at the moment is that one of the Welsummers appears to be a rooster. I will post something about that in another thread.

 

[townchicks]

So glad you are enjoying your chicken experience. There are so many knowledgable folks here so they can help you identify the sex of your Welsummer. I'm not there yet, but I'll say that does look like a lot of comb and wattles.

 

[Flockandfowl46]

Welcome to BYC! Hope you enjoy your time here I know I have very knowledgeable people here!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Flockandfowl46]

I have to go with cockeral

 

[Lazy Farmer]

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello Marty and welcome to BYC!

Chickens are SO much fun to keep. I hope yours bring you the greatest of joy!

Welcome to our roost!

 

[ronott1]

It is great to have you here!

Does he crow yet?

Coloring does suggests a rooster

 

[drumstick diva]

I think cockerel too- you can post photo at "what breed or gender is this," and the good folks there will sort it out for you. Please mention age, when doing so. Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Flamens Farm]

Hi!