Ks allele, or cockerel?

Still_Steven

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May 4, 2022
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Hello all. We have 4 orpingtons that we picked up, from a farm supply store, that are little over 4 weeks old now. 3 of our girls are are progressing exactly as expected. And then there's the 4th one who has significantly less feathers, a larger comb, and loves to be the first out of the brooder. This chick seems to LOVE me and gets jealous of me giving our other chicks attention (we have 12 total). This is my favorite bird because of it wanting to hang out with me. Lol.

My question is: Should I start detaching myself or is it the K allele? Haha

First 3 pics are the bird in question. Last two are for comparison.

Thanks for any help!
 

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Couple more pics I feel like even in one day there's been a noticable change.

Bird in question first, one of the others second.

Also how do I edit a post?
 

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It looks like a cockerel to me, a lot of people mistake bold and disrespectfull for 'friendly', it would be a good idea to start treating him like livestock or you'll likely have a demon once puberty hits.
It's funny because it won't go to my wife at all! I've suspected it is a roo for a little over a week because there's been a lot of stink eye.

I'm guessing there's some roos in our silkies since they're straight run, so it isn't a big deal outside a loss of egg production.

Thank you so much!

I'm still open to all opinions.
 
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