Is my almost hen broody? When will the eggs hatch?

[Farmgirl283420]

Took Amelia and Enola out again today. It was a little colder but nicely sunny. Had a wonderful time with them. Here are some pictures but I must say Enola is much cuter in real life! The pictures just aren’t the same! Any guesses on her gender?

 

[Farmgirl283420]

This reminds me of almost a year ago when Amelia and her brothers were just starting to come outside! Also my funny coat is the coat I use with my chickens because I don’t wear it anywhere else and the chicks seem to like it.

 

[NatJ]

Took Amelia and Enola out again today. It was a little colder but nicely sunny. Had a wonderful time with them. Here are some pictures but I must say Enola is much cuter in real life! The pictures just aren’t the same! Any guesses on her gender?

I do not have any guesses about whether Enola is a cockerel or a pullet.

I looked at your other thread to see the possible parents
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-will-the-chicks-look-like.1608017/
I do not think any of the possible combinations will produce color-sexable chicks, so you'll just have to wait until the chick is old enough to show other male or female characteristics (probably several weeks, and possibly longer.)

 

[Farmgirl283420]

I do not have any guesses about whether Enola is a cockerel or a pullet.

I looked at your other thread to see the possible parents
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-will-the-chicks-look-like.1608017/
I do not think any of the possible combinations will produce color-sexable chicks, so you'll just have to wait until the chick is old enough to show other male or female characteristics (probably several weeks, and possibly longer.)

Ok! I was able to tell her dads were boys at two weeks old. Of course it’s easier when you can see their behavior. I’ll keep you updated!

 

[fluffycrow]

Of course it’s easier when you can see their behavior

What do you mean by this?

 

[Farmgirl283420]

What do you mean by this?

I’ve noticed that boys and girls act differently even at an early age. I’m no expert but by their behavior I’ve been able to guess with my four boys. I got at least three right. With the fourth I wasn’t sure. The boys act boldly. They chest bump and stand very high. The girls stand lower and are more nervous. When Amelia and her brothers were little and I would take them out she would cuddle under my arm and only come out for a few minutes. The boys also liked to do this but would get down play fight and jump around more. This is just what I’ve experienced but I’m still new to chicken keeping and I’m not sure if any of this is right or wrong.

 

[fluffycrow]

I’ve noticed that boys and girls act differently even at an early age. I’m no expert but by their behavior I’ve been able to guess with my four boys. I got at least three right. With the fourth I wasn’t sure. The boys act boldly. They chest bump and stand very high. The girls stand lower and are more nervous. When Amelia and her brothers were little and I would take them out she would cuddle under my arm and only come out for a few minutes. The boys also liked to do this but would get down play fight and jump around more. This is just what I’ve experienced but I’m still new to chicken keeping and I’m not sure if any of this is right or wrong.

This has been mentioned by many many people, a lot of which have more experience than me. Personally I have not had similar experiences, so it is not something I look out for when sexing. Doesn't mean I'm right, and you're wrong, simply the beauty of chicken and animal keeping at large. We are bound to have dissimilar experiences

 

[BDutch]

Girls often the same at a young age.

The boys act boldly. They chest bump and stand very high.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

This has been mentioned by many many people, a lot of which have more experience than me. Personally I have not had similar experiences, so it is not something I look out for when sexing. Doesn't mean I'm right, and you're wrong, simply the beauty of chicken and animal keeping at large. We are bound to have dissimilar experiences

Girls often the same at a young age.

Yeah I’m not sure if what I’ve observed is right. Guess only time will tell!!!

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Enola is getting so big! She’s really pretty. Her shoulder feathers are like a cream pink. It’s hard to describe. I’ll try to get some pictures.