i got this SLW as a "pullet" from a hatchery, raised from day old chick to 5 weeks old today. i had always wanted a SLW but can only keep hens. this is the only SLW in the flock.
her comb area is redder than every other chick in the flock, but not quite bright red. and her wattles are pink, though im not sure if they are too big for her age. she is quite "meaty", dense and heavy. she also feathered quite a few days slower than her flock mates (RIRs, BOs, BAs).
what do you think? i feel like i keep having bad luck, this hatchery is supposed to guarantee 90% accurate sexing and so far 3 out of a flock of 6 are roo suspects....it would be such a shame because she's beautiful.
all above photos are taken at 5 weeks. the one below is at 4 weeks:
her comb area is redder than every other chick in the flock, but not quite bright red. and her wattles are pink, though im not sure if they are too big for her age. she is quite "meaty", dense and heavy. she also feathered quite a few days slower than her flock mates (RIRs, BOs, BAs).
what do you think? i feel like i keep having bad luck, this hatchery is supposed to guarantee 90% accurate sexing and so far 3 out of a flock of 6 are roo suspects....it would be such a shame because she's beautiful.
all above photos are taken at 5 weeks. the one below is at 4 weeks:
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