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When do EE roos get there combs in?

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Poultrybonkers, Jan 31, 2012.

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  1. Jan 31, 2012 #1
    Poultrybonkers

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    Mine was hatch november and still has no comb[​IMG]
     
  3. Jan 31, 2012 #2
    hdowden

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    yes a cockerel and i have no idea but im going to take a guess that at least by 5 months you should start to see a comb on him again this is just a guess
     
  5. Jan 31, 2012 #3
    Lothiriel

    Lothiriel Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    I probably depends on the individual bird. All 4 of my EE cockerels had their combs very obvious at 6 weeks, bright red at 7. Yours is definitely a cockerel on account of his dark red shoulders. But as far as comb development... He may be a late bloomer.
     

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