karenmragan
Songster
Hello, everyone!
Another very confused Karen here as my own perceived knowledge of chickens has been questioned.
The Backstory: I had a Rhode Island Red who was ~5 months old that was very late in showing it's sex. Finally, he began producing the telltale sheen and pointed green neck feathers of the typical male Rhode Island. I also noticed the wattles and comb becoming larger and redder than my other pullet. Unfortunately for him, that meant he had to become dinner. Well, I discovered yolks in this "guy", and I know what these things look like because I have gutted a hen before.
So in conclusion; is this a normal phenomena or what? Can young chickens change gender? Please help me solve this mystery!
Another very confused Karen here as my own perceived knowledge of chickens has been questioned.
The Backstory: I had a Rhode Island Red who was ~5 months old that was very late in showing it's sex. Finally, he began producing the telltale sheen and pointed green neck feathers of the typical male Rhode Island. I also noticed the wattles and comb becoming larger and redder than my other pullet. Unfortunately for him, that meant he had to become dinner. Well, I discovered yolks in this "guy", and I know what these things look like because I have gutted a hen before.
So in conclusion; is this a normal phenomena or what? Can young chickens change gender? Please help me solve this mystery!