Black Sex Link such difference

C Siena

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Feb 9, 2023
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We purchased two Blk sex link/Black Star as 2-3 wk old chicks. These two are totally different. One has gray feet, not yellow. One has a rather large comb and wattles, the other a more black face/beak and virtually no comb IMG_20240826_122545115~2[1].jpg IMG_20240826_122042220~2[1].jpg . Both are about 15.5 wks old. Is it because they are a hybrid?
 
There can be a lot of difference, but the first one has so much red I'm wondering if she's a different breed. How did they look as chicks?
 
Thanks. They were purchased as chicks from RK...I just wanted more. They were sold as Blk sex links/Blk Star but we all know things happen. I was told they were "about" 2 weeks but from comparing the size to last year's and this year's hatch, I'd say closer to 2.5-3wks. Of course the 2 RIR pullets, turned out to be 1 cockerel and he has matured fast! Mounting and trying to crow at 3 months! I hope he is not overly aggressive/dominate as I would like them all to be able to free range together with our 15 month old flock of 7.
 

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