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Hen or Roo?
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Welcome to the feathered mystery of “Hen or Roo?”—a delightful enigma that’s got many of us scratching our heads! At six months old, you’ve got a bird that’s caught your attention for more than just its fluffy charm. With a feather-plucking habit that has landed this chicken in isolation, you’re now faced with the curious case of its egg-laying—or rather, the distinct lack thereof. Despite being on a protein-rich all-flock diet, this feathered friend hasn't laid an egg in five days. As a newer chicken owner, identifying Wyandottes can feel like deciphering a secret code! Could it be a late bloomer, or is isolation playing tricks on its egg-laying potential? Let’s cluck our way through this conundrum together!
 | This chicken is about 6 months old. We had an issue with feather plucking and this one seems to be the biggest culprit. They get 20% protein all flock. I separated this one to let the others heal and I'm making some saddles but the odd thing is this chicken hasn't laid an egg in the 5 days it has been in isolation. I didn't think it was a rooster because I havent heard any crowing, no signs of spurs. Wyandottes are so hard for me to ID as a newer chicken owner. Could it be a late bloomer (either as a roo or hen)? Could it not be laying because of isolation? (Never had that problem before) [link] [comments] |
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