Welsummers

[poodlepill]

6, 6week old pullet Welsummers? I "think" they are all pullets? What cha think.............

 

[crash0330]

They do look like pullets so far, you should know for sure in 2 more weeks as males start getting dark feathers on them.

 

[Mama Hen Chris]

This is my Welsummer Clara at 5-6 weeks old. Her sisters are a BO and a GLW. I hope this photo helps.

 

[Chickenrandomness]

pullets! enjoy the dark brown eggs!

 

[poodlepill]

Yay

 

[Happy Chooks]

They are definitely pullets. Only pullets feather in with salmon coloring on their chests. Males feather in like this (female in the background):

 

[poodlepill]

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Ahhhhh, I see the difference and yours look about the same age as mine. Now I have to go make sure on the rest of them but I think mine are all pullets.

 

[dgrn99]

This may not be the appropriate thread for my question but it is about Welsummer. Thought since you all have experience with those you might know. I have 2.5 week old pullets (2 australorp, 3 barred rock, 2 brown leghorn, 3 red star/golden comet and 3 white rocks) along with a welsummer cockerel. Little Henry is growing so much slower than the girls! Since I don't have a girl welsummer to compare him to, I'm wondering if it is because of gender or breed? I'm afraid all the girls will hurt him (accidentally or intentional, I'm new to chickens!) So my question: Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to help him? I've been giving him boiled egg yolk. I see him eating the chick starter often so I don't think that's a problem. Any advice or info appreciated!