Malay Chick Growth Thread

[RoostersAreAwesome]

I just remembered that my OEGB cockerels had pullet coloring at that age. I wouldn’t say they’re 100% pullets, yet.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I just remembered that my OEGB cockerels had pullet coloring at that age. I wouldn’t say they’re 100% pullets, yet.
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But, there's obvious black in the breast feathers, another way to tell is the lack of eye liner, & eye stripe.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

But, there's obvious black in the breast feathers, another way to tell is the lack of eye liner, & eye stripe.

The second cockerel had strong eye liner. There was black in the breast, but it was mostly silver. I did already know at this age that both were cockerels (based on comb growth). I’m not saying you definitely have cockerels, but it is a possibility.

 

[MysteryChicken]

The second cockerel had strong eye liner. There was black in the breast, but it was mostly silver. I did already know at this age that both were cockerels (based on comb growth). I’m not saying you definitely have cockerels, but it is a possibility.

Every bird grows differently. I understand what you're saying, no worries.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Every time I get OEGB pullets from TSC, I pick out the darkest chicks, because the paler ones are cockerels. I'm talking about the Silver Duckwing, & BB Red.

 

[turkey girl 0964]

Does OEGB stand for Old English Game Bird? Sorry for the silly question.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'll ask the breeder for a couple cockerels next year, & hopefully it's a reasonable price.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Does OEGB stand for Old English Game Bird? Sorry for the silly question.

Old English Game Bantam.

It's okay.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Update next Friday.

I'll try to squeeze in early pictures of them in between.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Sent the breeder a message about cockerels for next year.