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Comb Confusion: Is That a Rooster or a Hen in Disguise?
Well, look at those combs! With the big day on the 24th, I can practically hear the suspense clucking in the air. That first Rhode Island Red is certainly rocking a mighty prominent headpiece, which has my gut squawking "rooster." But here's the funny thing about chickens: they love a good plot twist. No crowing and no sneaky mounting yet, so our feathered friend might just be a very fancy lady. It's a classic game of fowl hide-and-seek, and we're all just guessing. For anyone deep in the throes of a similar backyard mystery, you might get a kick out of our piece on a different kind of poultry adventure, "Chickens Got Her Good!
