Please tell me this isnt the sign of a Roo!

[ashley74]

So on of my Ancona chicks has a HUGE comb at just three weeks old. Is this the breed or sign of a Roo?

 

[junebuggena]

Girl combs don't turn pink until they are almost ready to lay eggs.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

At three weeks of age I hope you have some boy names in mind.

 

[curious chickee]

Cockerel, that comb is bigger than my three week old barred rock cockerels.

 

[ashley74]

I was afraid of that. When we got them I was told there was. 1% chance of getting a male. Where we are we can have girls but not boys. I am kind of crushed and have no idea what to do.

 

[ChickenStacy]

I recently found out my RIR was a roo, and we are in the same situation you are with city ordinances and roosters. I have a friend who has a farm who was happy to take my little guy. It was sad to see him go, he was the sweetest of the bunch! I am glad to know he has lots of free room and other ckickens to play with now, at least. Perhaps you could find a similar situation for your guy?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Well, since you are not allowed to have a rooster you will need to make other arrangements. The good news about finding out this early is you have a bit of time to work on that.