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Me again… I think these are my last chickens in question this season. These are 5 week old Wyandottes. I’ve never had them before so don’t know what to expect for combs, wattles, and coloration. There are three. ( two pictures of one, two pictures of two) Is one of them a cockerel? They are...

I thought so. Was hoping I was wrong .😕

Thanks . I was afraid of that.

Hi everyone. Is this RIR a roo ? It’s supposed to be a pullet but we know unfortunately a roo can get mixed in the bin my mistake. The first two pics are the same bird in question, the third pic is of both RIRs that were bought together, same age.

Thank you so much for feedback and help. I’m feeling more optimistic and we will see how it goes. When we first noticed it today ( don’t know why we didn’t before since we do daily chick brooder chores) I asked a friend about it and she said it won’t survive and to cull it. I’m glad I posted here!

Oh good! What an encouragement! Thank you😊 May I ask how old is your CB, and what you have to do to support it’s feeding? Do you have to do tube or torpedo feeding or anything like that? I imagine since my chicks beak is severe already, it might be like your pictured CB chicken when it’s grown.

This is such an encouragement! We have a lot of chickens, but this is one of two of my 11 year old daughter’s “pet” silkie chicks. So we shouldn’t cull him or her? We really don’t want to. Someone else ( not on here said it won’t thrive and to cull him. We don’t mind the extra care with mash...

So I don’t necessarily have to cull him or her? I really don’t want to if I don’t have to.

We have a lot of chickens, for eggs, but this is one of two of my 11 year old daughter’s very own “pet” silkie chicks. Do I have to cull him or her, or is it sometimes manageable with mash/ deep feeders, etc.. ?

Has anyone seen this before? It’s bottom beak is out of place quite a bit! Honestly I don’t know if it is an injury or is just growing that way. Anything to be too confused about as long as it’s eating and drinking? I can squeeze the top and bottom together and it doesn’t “seem” to be bothered...

Ohh I hope so!

Here is an update on how I used the shelf for nesting boxes. I layed it on its side and knocked out the back to get more depth . I also put it in an old plastic container not being used anymore to keep the wood from the shelf from getting wet and ruined since it’s in an open air coop.

It would be nice if they are different! I think they are all pretty. I sure am curious and can’t wait to see what they turn out to be!

I love the gold laced ones! I can’t wait to find out what they will be. I’m not sure why TSC just had them labeled as Wyandottes . I will try to remember to post when they are older and colors come out!