Perhaps a silly question

[FrauFrost]

Hi there !!! My name is Susan and I'm new to chicks. I had a quick question on figuring out the gender of one of my production red chicks. So, I bought four chicks from my local feed store about a month ago. I had one girl "develop" a bit quicker than the rest and I'm almost 99% sure she is a hen. Her comb is small and a faded flesh color. She also developed her tail. Two of my other girls are growing at the same pace and are doing great. They have little tail buds are small flesh colored combs. However, my last chick sprouted up out of no where and is almost larger than my more developed girl. It has a larger comb that is slightly darker than the rest and her feathers are darker as well. She does not have defined or darker waddles but her legs are huge. She still doesn't have a tail. Just wondering if anyone has noticed this with any chicks of their own? I sure hope I don't have a cockerel - but if I do I would certainly keep him. Thanks in advance for any advice you guys might have !! xo

 

[sylviethecochin]

Can we see pictures, please?

 

[Clubber1234]

Pics please.

 

[FrauFrost]

She's the one in the middle! Thanks again!!!

 

[Clubber1234]

Can we see pictures, please?

Sorry posted at the same time.

 

[Clubber1234]

I think she might be a he....................

 

[sylviethecochin]

She's the one in the middle! Thanks again!!!

I don't see anything that says, "male" to me yet. Sometimes, pullets develop more quickly than other [pullets]. I'd keep an eye on her, just because she looks different, but for now I would assume pullet. Try posting again in a few weeks?

 

[FrauFrost]

I think she might be a he....................

right? I have that feeling too. haha

 

[FrauFrost]

I don't see anything that says, "male" to me yet. Sometimes, pullets develop more quickly than other hens. I'd keep an eye on her, just because she looks different, but for now I would assume pullet. Try posting again in a few weeks?

sounds good!! thank you. I'll keep everyone posted.

 

[Clubber1234]

right? I have that feeling too. haha

It's just the way it's standing really.