Roo or hen?

NancyDz

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Oct 9, 2008
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I have two chicks that are 4.5 weeks old. One is a SLW , the other a Sicilian Buttercup.
I am beginning to think the SLW is going to be a roo. Can you tell at this age?
Here's a couple pics, sorry my camera battery died so this is the only two I have for now:


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I would think the wyandotte is a roo. But wyandottes can be tough. The other doesn't have a comb or wattles to speak of, but the hackle feathers look male.
 
That would be just my luck.. two ROOS!
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I mainly wanted the buttercup but had to get two so they'd have company... looks like I'm rehoming one for sure and maybe two!
 
I think your SLW is a roo. Their combs are sometimes hard to tell, but, with those waddles at 3 1/2 week I'd say it's pretty certain. I don't know about your other one. No experience there.
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I'd say the SLW is a roo because of the wattles and color of the comb. I'm not familiar with the other breed, but I don't think chicks can get pointed hackle feathers this early.
 

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