Hi everyone.
The following picture is of my two BO x RIR chicks. They are almost 17 weeks old.
I got rid of three others from this hatch of five, both because at just 7 weeks they had massive red combs and lots of wattle development.
These two, I presumed were pullets. They looked completely different from the other three.
But now doubt is creeping into my mind, and I am seeking confirmation that they are indeed girls!
Comb and wattle development is quite slight for 17 weeks in my opinion. They are still a pale pink colour, not red.
But my gosh, they have the stance of cockerels!
Am I going crazy?
Am I on The Long Wait (ie: Never) for eggs?
Please put my mind at rest
PS: Please excuse the sticky out feather on the wing of the bird on the right. I think she got into a bit of a tangle with one of the big girls.
Thanks in advance,
- Krista
The following picture is of my two BO x RIR chicks. They are almost 17 weeks old.
I got rid of three others from this hatch of five, both because at just 7 weeks they had massive red combs and lots of wattle development.
These two, I presumed were pullets. They looked completely different from the other three.
But now doubt is creeping into my mind, and I am seeking confirmation that they are indeed girls!
Comb and wattle development is quite slight for 17 weeks in my opinion. They are still a pale pink colour, not red.
But my gosh, they have the stance of cockerels!
Am I going crazy?
Am I on The Long Wait (ie: Never) for eggs?
Please put my mind at rest
PS: Please excuse the sticky out feather on the wing of the bird on the right. I think she got into a bit of a tangle with one of the big girls.
Thanks in advance,
- Krista