Jul 31, 2019 #1 T Tobster11 In the Brooder Joined May 22, 2019 Messages 22 Reaction score 28 Points 34 Hello, I have an 8 wk old Welsummer supposed to be a pullet, but not sure. Anyone know if this is definitely a pullet or a Roo? Thanks! Attachments ED489616-A2E3-4FC7-AE41-9D8D8C7EE09C.jpeg 596.7 KB · Views: 19
Hello, I have an 8 wk old Welsummer supposed to be a pullet, but not sure. Anyone know if this is definitely a pullet or a Roo? Thanks!
Jul 31, 2019 #2 Folly's place Addict Premium Feather Member 14 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Sep 13, 2011 Messages 28,197 Reaction score 55,512 Points 1,306 Location southern Michigan That's a very large red comb for an eight week old, so I think cockerel. Mary
Jul 31, 2019 #3 chrissynemetz Psalm 91 ❤ Premium Feather Member 11 Years Spirit Greeter Friend Joined Dec 19, 2013 Messages 43,939 Reaction score 374,393 Points 1,957 Location Olathe Colorado I agree, I believe you have a cockerel.
Jul 31, 2019 #4 Ol Grey Mare One egg shy of a full carton. ..... 8 Years Educator Friend Greeter Spirit Joined Mar 9, 2014 Messages 20,622 Reaction score 15,152 Points 831 Location Oregon My Coop My Coop That's a cockerel.....comb and wattle aside, welsummers have gender differentiated plumage.....your bird is male
That's a cockerel.....comb and wattle aside, welsummers have gender differentiated plumage.....your bird is male
Aug 1, 2019 Thread starter #5 T Tobster11 In the Brooder Joined May 22, 2019 Messages 22 Reaction score 28 Points 34 Thanks all. I suspected this, will have to find him a home. My flock is only 6 and I cannot free range. Thanks again!
Thanks all. I suspected this, will have to find him a home. My flock is only 6 and I cannot free range. Thanks again!
Aug 1, 2019 #6 cstephens1987 Crowing Joined Apr 25, 2019 Messages 2,175 Reaction score 2,457 Points 292 Location Carroll county, Maryland Welsummer males and females have different coloring. Also, both birds pictured are cockerel.
Aug 1, 2019 #7 Frazzemrat1 Free Ranging Friend Joined May 8, 2017 Messages 9,337 Reaction score 16,209 Points 697 Location Eastern Connecticut Agreed, two cockerels in that pic.
Aug 1, 2019 #8 Folly's place Addict Premium Feather Member 14 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Sep 13, 2011 Messages 28,197 Reaction score 55,512 Points 1,306 Location southern Michigan x3.