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Polish Crested hens?

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Kanat, Apr 23, 2011.

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  1. Apr 23, 2011 #1
    Kanat

    Kanat Out Of The Brooder

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    Hens?

    They are 4 weeks old.

    The silver laced one started growing head feathers first (although she is smaller) and she has more of them compared to the golden laced one who has a V-shape comb.

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    Better to be hens.

    Thanks!
     
  3. Apr 23, 2011 #2
    MinnerBuckwheat

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    I don't know anything about that breed, but I have to say that those are some good looking chickens!
     
  5. Apr 23, 2011 #3
    NottinghamChicks

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    They are so different in size and plumage maturity(did they both hatch at the same time?) so I would say you have one of each. My guess is the silver is a male. They are so cute [​IMG]
     
  7. Apr 23, 2011 #4
    Elphaba2140

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    I am going to guess that they are both males. I have an 8 week old gold laced and her crest has been smooth back the entire time it has grown in. I also have two Sultan hens and their crest too was a smooth laid back ball. My understanding is males have a rather messy irregular look.
     

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