It's been about 5 weeks since I posted the original pics of my little flock . . . they are all feathered out now and enjoying their new coop/run! Two of the 10 have started crowing, so I know those are most likely roos, but can you look at the rest of the flock and tell me if you think they are boys/girl? Thanks!
This is Gilbert. "He" is about 6 weeks old. His "twin" Gertrude is behind him. Gilbert's tail is shorter and his comb is much larger. Gertrude has almost no comb.
This is Millie. She is also about 6 weeks old. She and her "sister" Maude were about the same size as Gilbert and Gertrude as chicks but now they are quite a bit bigger.
I originally thought "Basil" was going to be a roo, since s/he was so bold, but the comb is staying small, and not very red. S/he is a little older, about 8 weeks.
Here is Maude. (Hopefully a girl!)
This little one is Otis. I am pretty sure "he" is a he. The comb is quite red, and he's about 6 weeks old.
Rosemary, my EE, about 6 weeks old.
And for comparison, Oscar, who has turned into quite a beautiful roo.
This one has me all confused. I thought it was going to be an Australorp, but the white markings on the face have me stumped.
Melissa
, but it's possible they just might be poor quality for looks for that certain breed and then lay fantastic eggs. Just have to wait and see. They are not ugly birds at all - they just don't exactly fit the description of the breeds I wanted.
