New pics of my Mystery Chick. Still wondering…pullet or cockerel???

[Wild_Flower]

I’ve posted about this chick before, but back story for those that didn’t see it. I found this chick pecking around my backyard and I have no clue where it came from. It’s mine now lol and I’m learning as I go. I don’t know exact age or sex but a member of this group suggested that it may be a Russian Orloff and I believe they were right! Any guesses on age and gender would be greatly appreciated! If I need to take better or different pics let me know. Thanks in advance!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Russian Orloff pullet, 8-11 weeks, looks a bit stunted

 

[Wild_Flower]

Russian Orloff pullet, 8-11 weeks, looks a bit stunted

Really??? I really hope it’s a pullet as I have no idea what to do with a rooster or hatching eggs when I do finally get some friends for my chick lol.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Really??? I really hope it’s a pullet as I have no idea what to do with a rooster or hatching eggs when I do finally get some friends for my chick lol.

It’s female, I’m sure. A male would have a big red comb by now.

 

[Wild_Flower]

Really??? I really hope it’s a pullet as I have no idea what to do with a rooster or hatching eggs when I do finally get some friends for my chick lol.

Oh and also what do you mean by stunted? Please excuse my ignorance, but I’m a newbie. Like the runt of the litter?

 

[TheOddOneOut]

It’s female, I’m sure. A male would have a big red comb by now.

Also, if you don’t want males I don’t suggest hatching eggs. Buy sexed females instead. I also think buying females of a similar age would be optimal for integration.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Oh and also what do you mean by stunted? Please excuse my ignorance, but I’m a newbie. Like the runt of the litter?

Like maybe it had poor nutrition for a while. Not recently, I mean, as it looks healthy and has nice glossy feathers. But the feather growth is a bit off and thin for its size.

 

[Wild_Flower]

It’s female, I’m sure. A male would have a big red comb by now.

**I accidentally responded to myself **
Oh and also what do you mean by stunted? Please excuse my ignorance, but I’m a newbie. Like the runt of the litter?

 

[Wild_Flower]

Also, if you don’t want males I don’t suggest hatching eggs. Buy sexed females instead. I also think buying females of a similar age would be optimal for integration.

Thank you!

 

[Wild_Flower]

Like maybe it had poor nutrition for a while. Not recently, I mean, as it looks healthy and has nice glossy feathers. But the feather growth is a bit off and thin for its size.

Ahh ok that makes sense! I have no idea where the poor dear came from or how long they (there were initially 2 chicks in my yard but one didn’t make it) they had been traveling. They found the right lady though cause I take in all the strays lol