Sex linked coloring w/ Del/EE? *New Male 7/13*

[speckledhen]

So far, it seems to be holding that the bearded Delaware-looking ones are girls and the chipmunk chicks are boys, though I do realize my sampling is very limited and it could be sheer coincidence. Here is the little tyke at just over 4 weeks old. Every indication is that it's a pullet, though it has some pretty long legs (not thick, however). Usually, a Delaware male will show a very pink comb by this age or at least a more arched, larger comb. Naturally, it's a bit early to be 100% sure on this kid. It has a single comb--the last pullet from that pairing had a pea comb and was a green egg layer. What do you think of Junebug?

She really is white--the reddish tint is from her dustbath-in-a-bowl that DH made for the chicks in this brooder.

 

[Cetawin]

I think she is gorgeous and MINE. hehehehehe

 

[speckledhen]

She's sweet as you could ask for, too. Loves to socialize. Cheyenne is going to love her.

 

[Cetawin]

Cheyenne says "Thank you Aunt Cyn"


She sure does have long legs....I swear Ike is part ostrich. LOL

 

[speckledhen]

She's very welcome. Now, I'm waiting on that Smoky baby to at least pip so I can wait some more....Junebug and Smoky's son will be coming with me to KY in May and who knows what else I may show up with, LOL.

 

[Serrin]

Cetawin, I'm pea green with envy of you! That little JuneBug looks nearly identical to Lisette [God rest her soul] and if you find you don't like her for any reason, please send her my way! I'll take extra special good care of her!

Kathy, thanks for posting all of those pics of Mama Maggie and the girls. I swiped every single one of them and added them to the file. I so miss Lisette!

I get tears every time I think of her. She was just too precious for this world as Cyn would say. But I still have Cosette, and she's absolutely a card to draw too, I can tell you that!

She's such a sweet little thing and loves to cuddle. These Delaweggers really should be developed, perfected and introduced as a new breed. People would totally love them. Maybe even as much as the straight up Del's!

 

[speckledhen]

Just updating with new pics of this youngster at 8 weeks old. She's a hoot, this girl.

 

[Ellie]

Oh my, what a face (the chick's not Tom's, lol). She is a lot like my Lilly. What is her name? Love this one.

 

[speckledhen]

Ladyhawk named her Junebug, after her mama, June. She's Lilly's half sister, but Junebug looks more like dad than mom.

 

[marymac]

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What a beautiful bird!!! How could you not love that face with them adorable cheeks!!