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8 week lavender Orpington
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Wondering whether your 8-week-old lavender Orpington is a hen or a roo? You’re not alone! The journey of figuring this out can be a cluck-tastic adventure filled with twists and turns. Early on, her comb popped up and turned a lovely shade of pink, leading to a strong belief that she was a cockerel by 4 or 5 weeks. However, as time passed, she grew into her features, and the wattle growth remained minimal. Interestingly, she behaves like a sweet pullet—shy and one of the least dominant in the flock. With younger companions, like the Turken and legbar in the pictures, you’re left pondering: is she a future egg-layer or a feathery fella? Let’s dive into this delightful mystery together!
 | Hen or Roo? “Her” comb popped up and got pink early, but then she kind of grew into it and there hasn’t been more wattle growth. I was convinced she was a cockerel at 4/5 weeks. The Turken and legbar with her in the pics are a few weeks younger. She acts like a pullet, for what it’s worth. One of the least dominant and shy chicken. [link] [comments] |
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