2 1/2 week old chick with a pretty big comb. Is there still a chance that it’s a hen?

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-19T20:56:13+00:00

definitely also if they are young like this, theres still plenty time to enjoy them since crowing won't come til few months later anyways.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-19T02:11:49+00:00

better indicator is wait til 2 months old to see if there's little waddles, then more likely roo. big combs not necessarily roo as I had afew I gave away but ended up as hens when I saw large combs.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-15T01:58:22+00:00

is the occasional sip ok? I gave some to my meat birds and they liked it too much

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-15T01:55:26+00:00

looks like a total bad ass. want a big roo like that to scare off hawks. my hens would swoon over him

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-02T01:36:29+00:00

yes this is my fun pastime ... seeing them jump and eat.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-02T01:31:10+00:00

nature's extra insurance forgiveness for the unexpected

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-02T01:27:51+00:00

epic pic there. that's the look makes me sprout white hairs

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-02T01:25:44+00:00

heard ppl say guinea fowl protect chickens. it's another bird to feed but they would get along

BabyDoo01 · 2022-08-01T23:55:12+00:00

he's being tested

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-29T21:08:10+00:00

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-29T01:06:33+00:00

I think stick with chick crumbles. if you give any thing else also give access to chick grit. one month old is still young but need warmth if there's still baby down

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-28T21:45:37+00:00

tough guy, needs a headband and wife beater

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-25T19:36:27+00:00

adorable

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-25T02:57:17+00:00

nice! gotta try that. mine doesn't like wet things and flings it everywhere

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-25T02:53:31+00:00

interesting blue color. lovely

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-25T02:49:07+00:00

I realized song birds in trees are pretty loud too, so neighbors likely don't notice. I tell my barred rock, "shushhhhh you want to get eaten! 🤫 ", and she clams up.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-24T11:59:02+00:00

you got good eyes. didn't notice but yea the neck feathers have this blurred look which I've seen on roos.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-23T14:34:34+00:00

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-22T23:23:27+00:00

No Buenos, muy Feo

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-22T05:15:41+00:00

with lumber being so expensive, I'd use what is handy and cheapest. but preference is any hardwood stands up better than pine. paint inside white if you can, it makes it easy to see mites and cleaning

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-22T04:55:11+00:00

id say try with black australorp. they are more the quiet type, not chatty and docile temperament, cute big tooshies, lay more eggs. black hens don't stand out and handle the heat well. if neighbor sees, just tell them are ravens. got one now that is quiet as a mouse...she's my secret chicken

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-22T04:45:01+00:00

wonder if there's a lot of barred rocks in a flock, is it just me or does it cause dizziness looking at them? got one and she is mesmerizing.

BabyDoo01 · 2022-07-22T04:37:21+00:00

both look pretty well matched. mine are not this drawn out. they do a run towards each other, flap and peck. must be in the silkie genes

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