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Help!!! Is this RIR baby a rooster??
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Hey there, chicken aficionados! 🐔 Are you ready to dive into the world of feathered friends and their delightful quirks? Today, we have a cluck-tastic query from our fellow chicken enthusiast, /u/maddi_p123. They’re seeking some advice on their adorable Rhode Island Red baby, which is at that pivotal age of 4-5 weeks. This little one seems to be strutting its stuff a bit more than the rest, challenging the other chicks and sporting a noticeably larger comb. Is that a sign that this chick might be a rooster in disguise? Let’s put our heads together and share our insights! Join the fun and help out a fellow chicken lover in need! 🥚🐥
| | Hi everyone! I know it may be a bit too soon, but I’m just wondering if anyone could tell me if this Rhode Island red baby is looking like a rooster? They are about 4-5weeks old now, and this one in particular has started challenging the rest, and I’ve noticed has a much much larger comb compared to the other ladies. Any insight? Thank you! [link] [comments] |
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