Is she the same as the others??

[ajulian]

Hey y'all! Quick question. I purchased 6 isa brown chicks and can't help but notice one little girl looks different. All the other girls look similar but her comb is more distinct more red in color and she is almost all white. Is this a variation of the breed or do you think she is different? Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could be a rooster. You should know in a few more weeks.

 

[junebuggena]

Your white one looks like a male Isa Brown. They are a 'brand' of red sexlink. Pullets are red and white, males feather in solid white.

 

[drumstick diva]

x 2

 

[ajulian]

Oh dear I was afraid of that. I wanted all pullets. I love them but was wanting them for eggs, how do I go about not fertilizing? Or what do I do about egg collection does that change anything I need to do?

 

[junebuggena]

Fertilized eggs are no different from infertile eggs. Eggs do not spontaneously develop. They must be kept at a near constant 100*, for several days, for development to begin. No incubation, no chicks.

 

[sassysarah]

Yes Isa brown roosters are white.

 

[ajulian]

I've never had roosters do I need to keep them separate or can they all stay together and just collect the eggs promptly?

 

[junebuggena]

I've never had roosters do I need to keep them separate or can they all stay together and just collect the eggs promptly?

Do you have any other chickens, or are these the only only you have right now? With only 5 pullets and no mature, adult hens, I would rehome him. Cockerels really benefit from having older hens around to keep them in line. Helps them grow up into gentlemen.