I'm confused

[cherrynberry]

Thanks. Do I need to be concerned about the feed? Is layer feed bad for it?

Yes it can. Can you keep a male?

If yes, you might want to look into "Flock-raiser" or "All-Flock" type feeds. Provide oyster shell on the side, in a separate container where it cannot get wet. The hens who need the calcium for laying will likely eat it on their own. The male will eat some, but not eat as much as the females. This is what I currently feed my chickens and they can regulate what they need pretty well. I have had quite a few males in my flock, several pullets, chicks, hens, and they can all thrive on this feeding setup.

 

[Lornajoyce58]

It appears to already have wattles. And yes, he’ll grow spurs.

 

[Lornajoyce58]

Yes, I saw that. It's just a bad picture. Might the lack of spurs, maybe wattles, suggest a young rooster?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yes, I saw that. It's just a bad picture. Might the lack of spurs, maybe wattles, suggest a young rooster?

Sorry?

 

[cherrynberry]

Yes, I saw that. It's just a bad picture. Might the lack of spurs, maybe wattles, suggest a young rooster?

Yup.

 

[Lornajoyce58]

Sorry?

One of the pictures makes it appear that the chicken has wattles. It doesn't. It is just bad photography.

 

[Lornajoyce58]

Need better photos to ID breed, but it is male.

Here's a better shot. I guess it has little wattles. It doesn't look much different from the females.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Here's a better shot. I guess it has little wattles. It doesn't look much different from the females.

Pretty guy! He's an EE, they don't grow very big wattles.

 

[Lornajoyce58]

Thanks so much. He seems like a nice fella. As long as he stays nice, and quiet, I keep him.