Sadejweeney
In the Brooder
- Jun 15, 2022
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I believe I have the rest of my flock sexed, (all pullets, time will truly tell) but one chick's gender has me stumped. These 4 girls are all 4 weeks old from a local feed store (not TSC). Here is Samantha (the wyandotte):
Her behavior was the first thing that concerned me. She is VERY curious. When their coop was opened, she was the first chick to jump out. She stood tall compared to my brahmas who had very hen-like posture from day 1. Samantha feathered at the same rate as the orpington, but her comb is redder than the other girls who are mostly yellow. You can also see the beginnings of what looks like wattles which is alarming at 4 weeks old. Legs don't seem particularly thick to me, but she is my only wyandotte, so the closest comparison again is the orpington.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Her behavior was the first thing that concerned me. She is VERY curious. When their coop was opened, she was the first chick to jump out. She stood tall compared to my brahmas who had very hen-like posture from day 1. Samantha feathered at the same rate as the orpington, but her comb is redder than the other girls who are mostly yellow. You can also see the beginnings of what looks like wattles which is alarming at 4 weeks old. Legs don't seem particularly thick to me, but she is my only wyandotte, so the closest comparison again is the orpington.
Anyone have any thoughts?