Polish top knot wondering about gender

[cacklemama]

Hope you can help. They maybe to young but I figured I'd ask. Thanks for the input.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Much too young. The little on looks like an appenzeller, and it also look sick or cold, probably too young to be without heat.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

How old are they?

 

[cacklemama]

Much too young. The little on looks like an appenzeller, and it also look sick or cold, probably too young to be without heat.

Ehen I got them on the 13th of October I was told they were both 4 weeks which I know is not correct for her. There is heat in the coop. She just went in prior to me taking the picture.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Ehen I got them on the 13th of October I was told they were both 4 weeks which I know is not correct for her. There is heat in the coop. She just went in prior to me taking the picture.

I don't think that they are that old. Maybe five weeks, possibly six. It's possible the little one is a bantam. A little young I think. Wait a couple more weeks, an we should be able to tell.

 

[cacklemama]

Much too young. The little on looks like an appenzeller, and it also look sick or cold, probably too young to be without heat.

Do you think I should bring her back inside. They went in the outdoor coop on Thrusday?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Do you think I should bring her back inside. They went in the outdoor coop on Thrusday?

If she has access to heat she should be okay, especially if she stands more normal when she's warmer. If she still stays hunched than I might worry.

 

[drumstick diva]

Are larger birds picking on the little one? Often they will bully a smaller bird away from feed and water, or a good place on the roost. Hunched up can be a sign of sickness.

 

[cacklemama]

Are larger birds picking on the little one? Often they will bully a smaller bird away from feed and water, or a good place on the roost. Hunched up can be a sign of sickness.

She is eating and drinking and sleeps with the rest of the flock. I checked her over today and it appears she is having difficulty passing stool. I soaked her bottom and some stool came out. I put her by herself with a heat lamp at 70 she is eating and drinking and not directly under the lamp. She is separated from her flock mate is is chirping a lot.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She is eating and drinking and sleeps with the rest of the flock. I checked her over today and it appears she is having difficulty passing stool. I soaked her bottom and some stool came out. I put her by herself with a heat lamp at 70 she is eating and drinking and not directly under the lamp. She is separated from her flock mate is is chirping a lot.

Pasty butt will definitely make her feel unwell. Keep checking it to make sure she is clear every day. The other chick may help to keep her warm.