want buff orpington experts.. Pictures of BO #2 now up!

[LittleMamaBigPapa]

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Laskaland-

I beleive one of my 3 Bos is a Roo, if it turns out to be so, would you be willing to adopt him? I am in city limits and just cant have a crowing roo. I LOVE them all to pieces!!!

My DH and I are currently trying to find 2 Buff pullets to replace him, but not having much luck

 

[erikajoe]

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/dual.html

 

[LittleMamaBigPapa]

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good chart, but here is their more complete list. It includes some breeds that alot of BYC members have but apparently are not necessarily considered "backyard" breeds?


http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

 

[Buff Hooligans]

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The BO that turned out to be a roo had a pink comb early on and was lagging in tail & wing feather growth (took longer than the ones that turned out to be pullets).

 

[Fruit Juice]

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Agreed, I don't think I've seen this chart, sounds great! Where can it be located?

Just thought I'd give this a bump to see if anyone knows where this chart is

Thanks!

I would like to see this chart too!

 

[LittleMamaBigPapa]

See my post above for the chart.

 

[OrpingtonHopeful]

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That has a ton of info! Thanks!

Now, I know I am just overlooking it because it is soooo information dense, but where is the part that helps with gender ID?

Thanks again

 

[OrpingtonHopeful]

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The BO that turned out to be a roo had a pink comb early on and was lagging in tail & wing feather growth (took longer than the ones that turned out to be pullets).

About how much longer did it take for feathering vs the gals? I have one that is about a day behind it's fellows----

 

[LittleMamaBigPapa]

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That has a ton of info! Thanks!

Now, I know I am just overlooking it because it is soooo information dense, but where is the part that helps with gender ID?

Thanks again

Sorry, dont think it tells that??

My suspected boy is WAY behind on feathering. My 3 are the same age (5 weeks today) and the boy still has chick fuzz all down his back whereas my girls looks like full grown chickens (only Mini-Me size).

They have tons of feathers with the little fuzzy pieces on the tips. The boys wings still have about a half inch of the coating on the center that he just doesnt chew off!!

He's bossy and when he chases the 2 girls, he nips them on the back of the neck.

They all have fun though and lay down together when they are all pooped out!