SLW chick

[nerfworthy]

I have two SLW Wyandotte chicks from the same clutch. This one pictured has developed much slower than the other (had no tail forever), and is starting to get a dark pink comb. I'm afraid it might be a roo. It's about 3 wks old

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Looks like you are correct... that's a huge comb for the stated age.

I used to ALWAYS know that the NO tail ones were boys... until this most recent batch of Speckled Sussex with hugely varied feather growth rates. But I guess for SOME breeds/lines... it is a REAL indicator.

 

[nerfworthy]

Looks like you are correct... that's a huge comb for the stated age.

I used to ALWAYS know that the NO tail ones were boys... until this most recent batch of Speckled Sussex with hugely varied feather growth rates. But I guess for SOME breeds/lines... it is a REAL indicator.

Damn.. this is terrible, because I can't have roosters where I live. I'm going to have to rehome him.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Cockerel

 

[Alexandra33]

Little early to know for sure. Would you like to update us in few weeks?
I've never noticed cockerels developing any more slowly than pullets; rather, it just depends on the individual bird. This doesn't seem to be a reliable method in most cases. I always go on comb/wattles, or plumage color on very specific, select breeds.

~Alex

 

[drumstick diva]

3 weeks is to young to confirm or condemn a little chick. 8 weeks would be much better

 

[nerfworthy]

Thanks all for your advice! I'm gonna hang onto him/her for a while longer to be sure.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Thanks all for your advice! I'm gonna hang onto him/her for a while longer to be sure.

Most my boys don't start mating until at least 8 weeks but usually 10-15. So you have a bit before the drama starts.

But I would DEFINITELY start making your plans now!

If I raised that breed... I would LOVE to have a boy that showed gender that young in my line.

Good luck finding a home. Many people DO!

Note.. Wyandottes are tasty meat birds.