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I swore I wasn’t going to ask, but…
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I swore I wasn’t going to ask, but here we are—Hen or roo? In the first photo, we have two Delawares looking fabulous at six and a half weeks old. The difference in their combs has me scratching my head and leaning towards one being a rooster. Then we have the second photo featuring a pearl onyx hen, also the same age, who struts around the coop like she owns the place. This assertive feathered friend is not just the biggest but also the most confident of the bunch. So, what’s the verdict? Is my comb comparison on point, or am I just clucking up a storm? Let’s crack this mystery together, chicken lovers! [link] [comments].
 | Hen or roo? In the first photo are two Delawares, six and a half weeks old. The difference in combs has me thinking one is a roo. Second photo is, in theory, a pearl onyx hen. Same age. Certainly the most assertive chicken in the coop, and the biggest, too. [link] [comments] |
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