I think my chicken is a girl ..

[Mamahen94]

Hi all!

My baby chick was roaming around my front yard all alone and i noticed a bunch of stray cats roaming around so i decided to take care of it. I assume that it is a boy and named it Winston but as he’s getting older he’s starting to develop more features. Could this be a hen instead? ALSO what breed do you think it is ? Please lmk !

 

[Logar]

It is too young to tell. I would get it some friends if you can

 

[Mamahen94]

I am definitely considering getting a few more so it won’t be lonely thank you for replying!

 

[WingItRanch]

Very cute. Check in again once it's fully feathered (around 6 weeks old).

I agree with Logar. Chickens can get very lonely and this little one needs other chicks for company. Good job rescuing it!

 

[Logar]

I am definitely considering getting a few more so it won’t be lonely thank you for replying!

If you can, I would recommend getting at least 3 other female chicks from a hatchery.

 

[Mamahen94]

Very cute. Check in again once it's fully feathered (around 6 weeks old).

I agree with Logar. Chickens can get very lonely and this little one needs other chicks for company. Good job rescuing it

If you can, I would recommend getting at least 3 other female chicks from a hatchery.

I’ve never taken care of a chicken before and I’m afraid it would be too much if i get 3 more. Would it be ok to just get it one more? And would there be a risk of them not getting along ?

 

[Logar]

Would it be ok to just get it one more?

Probably not. If he does end up being a male then he will over mate a female. And as they are flock animals they do best with at least 3 others.

 

[Chubbicthe2nd]

Hi all!

My baby chick was roaming around my front yard all alone and i noticed a bunch of stray cats roaming around so i decided to take care of it. I assume that it is a boy and named it Winston but as he’s getting older he’s starting to develop more features. Could this be a hen instead? ALSO what breed do you think it is ? Please lmk !

That is an incredibly cute chick. Please keep us updated

 

[Mamahen94]

Probably not. If he does end up being a male then he will over mate a female. And as they are flock animals they do best with at least 3 others.

 

[Mamahen94]

I’ll consider it! Maybe build a nice little coop in the backyard for them haha. Do you happen to know what kind of breed it could be ?