Titus 2 Homemakers
The Barn and Fields => Animals and Homesteading => : MN_Mom September 20, 2013, 09:00:40 AM
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We are new to chickens this year. We just went to the local store and purchased two chicks. We told them we wanted laying hens, but nothing was guaranteed. From the beginnning, I've felt that Nelson is a rooster. Now that he's about four months old he doesn't make the same "buck buck" sound like the other. It almost sounds like he's trying to clear his throat ... kind of like finding his voice to make the rooster call.
I've done some research and it seems like there are ways to tell: saddle feathers, development of the comb, etc., but I just can't tell. What do you think??
Thanks so much for anything you can share!
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Based on the second picture, I would say it's a pullet. The hackle feathers and saddle feathers look rounded. Also at four months the comb and wattles would be more red if it was a roo. Very pretty bird! :)
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Thank you! I've been stressed about this since we live in the city and roosters are not allowed! We are all quite attached to her.
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Beautiful chicken! I'd say hen as well based on the pics so far. Is she a Gold-Laced Wyandotte?
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We don't know what she is! We tried to find a similar-looking one at the Fair, but didn't have any luck. I'll go with your suggestion, though! :)