Re: I Need Help!

From: Debra Schwinn (dmschwinn_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 12/23/04 

Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:17:23 -0800

On 23 Dec 2004 10:52:25 -0800, Shelli <uniqshelli@yahoo.com> wrote:

> i have two chickens, white and red, i don't know how to tell if they're
> male or female. at first, i thought i had a boy and a girl but then as
> they got older their combs got really big. my dad thought they were
> both males, but then we found some eggs. i don't know what to do!
>

First, I am not quite sure why you need help. You wanted chickens and got
two. Have you heard any of them crow? Does any of them have little spur
'sprouts' started on the inside of their lower legs? If not, then they
are both hens. Enjoy the eggs. 

-- 
Deb
Double D Homestead
Fresh Eggs from Free Range Chickens

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