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Thanks everyone! I was so worried I'd get another rooster. I already have too many!

So... I have a seven week old Easter Egger who was sold to me as a pullet, but I'm doubting she is a she. His/her comb is getting large and red, not to mention she is larger than the other Easter Egger I purchased at the same time (who I'm pretty sure is female). I've attached pictures of both...

I'm not an expert at sexing, but the comb is still small and pale. If it grows or darkens drastically in the next two months, it's probably a cockerel. Also, this is around the time you'll get saddle and hackle feathers. I see some rounded hackle feathers on the neck, indicating a pullet. Are...

Pullet.

She's no longer limping. I think it was just the initial pain that caused her to be slower than the rest.

Good. I spent a while combing through articles, and many said it should be fine. Thank you for the reassurance!

Are our brains synced? I was thinking the exact same thing!

I just noticed how this Buff Orphington's toe is bent. She's limping and can't run as well as the other chicks. Does anyone know what this is? Will it heal naturally, or should I interfere?

1 week old Easter Egger chick Bunty Category 1 Even at such a young age, she is extremely sassy. She's already high up in the pecking order.

I'm in Fresno, CA and willing to drive an hour or two to find a good home for him. He is a small, but dominant white Easter Egger with a few black patches. He's not friendly, but not aggressive either. The worst he's done is charge my leg for food. I've been picking up and holding him, so he's...

It took long enough, but I got my chicks yesterday! Six of the eight were shipped (they didn't have any more Australorps) and they all arrived healthy and strong. I may check out Tractor Supply's babies when these are a little older. Here are the little fuzzballs! I'm also really excited to...

Pradera (pronounced prah - deh - rah) is Spanish for prairie or meadow. Also, congrats on the new additions. For your olive egger, how about Verde to match (pronounced ver - deh)?

So... I'm getting 8 female chicks the week of April 12th. This will be my first time raising birds from chicks and I'm looking forward to bonding with them. Hopefully they turn out friendlier than my roosters! I ordered: 2 "Ameraucanas" - most likely going to be Easter Eggers 2 Buff Orphingtons...

He looks similar to my roosters. I hope he finds a good home!