I think Esther crowed... please provide peace of mind!

[cnodgaard]

A while back, I posted a photo of Esther, a splash Orpington, and asked if she was a he. Those who responded unanimously voted "she." However, today we heard what sounded like a hoarse kind of crow. I went out, but no more noise similar to what we heard the first time.

I'm reposting photos of my 3 (hopefully) girls: Esther Williams (splash Orpington), Molly (black Orpington), and Olivia (buff Orpinton) at around 13 weeks of age. Esther developed a comb and wattles very early. As you can see, Molly and Olivia are WAY behind in this aspect.

So.... once again... do you think that Esther might be a Chester????? I'm very worried because my girls are 1/2 leagal and 1/2 illegal (because the coop is against the fence) and I don't want to lose everyone!

Thanks everyone!

 

[theoldchick]

Chester!

 

[tuesdays chicks]

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I agree you should have been able to tell just by the difference from the other 2

 

[Frankie Lee]

I agree with the others.... Esther is a Chester!!! I have a few surprise roosters also

 

[speckledhen]

Not Esther. Chester for sure. Have had several splash Orps.

 

[Bearsfan]

Wow! He is a great looking bird!

 

[cnodgaard]

Waa!

I thought that might be the case. I don't want to give him back to the person who sold me the chicks, because she just gives her roosters to some Amish guy down the road who eats them. I guess I don't care about the eating part, I just don't want (Ch)esther to be eaten by some Amish family. I am not fond of the Amish as they do not treat their animals well...

Anyway, I'm near Harrisburg, PA if you know any good homes.

Thanks!

Carol

 

[Elite Silkies]

It's def. Chester. I would put an ad on craigslist and put a small fee for him. I would say 8-10 dollars. I would pay that for a good Rooster. I would pay more if I really liked him.

 

[sourland]

Chester Williams.

 

[Mrs. Feathers]

Chester is very handsome. I am sure you will find someone to rehome him to

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