Debb11 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi all First real problem, found out this morning that "She" (Buttercup) is now a "He" I'm not happy at all. When i bought my 2 chickens who are Goldtops ( cross between Silkie and Light Sussex Bantam)One is Gold (Buttercup)and the other a nice speckled one hence the name Popcorn,i was told by the breeder that they were sex linked so the girls are gold and the boys are white, well this one slipped through the net unless girls do cock a doodle do even though no other males are around, I've emailed the breeder to find out what to do, but the breeder lives about 1hrs drive away and even if i was offered a swap, i still have my 3 ex-batt waiting to introduced at the mo as i only got them last Sunday so can't do that at the moment and it's not fair to just introduce just 1 into a group. Next thing, though not a problem is what extra protein can i give my ex-batt including the ex-batt crumb which they eat as if its the last ever meal they will ever get. lol I've heard that giving them tuna or cat food is good Debb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Some girls do try to crow - one of mine did! I took 4 of mine back to the breeder ( 4 hours return) but she convinced me that 3 out of the 4 were girls and she is right. So do contact the breeder. As for extra protein, tuna, cat food ( not chicken or turkey) are good. Mine aren't ex-bats but I use the Allen and Paige Ex-Bat layers pellets. Others will have advice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 After a week or two they will realise that there is food available all the time & will slow down on the "last meal" impressions My rabble liked tinned pilchards and tinned tuna......make sure they are well rinsed if they are in brine.....mine have tuna in oil, so I just drain it. Scrambled egg is another favourite if you can bear to share the eggs It's a shame if Buttercup is a boy...I've had 3 girls which were boys in disguise, so I'm no good to advise, sorry Good luck with the intros when they happen, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 If your 2 Goldtops look the same and both look like this... Then they are both hens and one is trying to be the dominant cockerel, as they are sex-linked (as you said) and it doesn't generally go wrong! Good luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 wow.. what a beautiful chicken ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debb11 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 This is (hoping it works and you can see the picture) my 2 goldtops the one on the left is the she now he and the one on the right is a beauty, the picture of the other gold top is where i bought mine from What size leg rings would i need for my ex-batts please Debb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debb11 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Oh dear it didnt work, don't know how to post a pic, joined bucket thing, got pics on, cant get it on here sorry Debb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) This is your pic but I can't resize it. I've tweaked. - Egluntyne. We use flickr - it is very straightforward! Edited January 14, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Oh dear it didnt work, don't know how to post a pic, joined bucket thing, got pics on, cant get it on here sorry Debb You just need to guote the http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/Debb11/IMG_2189.jpg in http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii52/Omletpics/IMG_2189.jpg' alt='IMG_2189.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 There you go Yep, that's a boy, you should take him back and swap him! As you can see the colouring is different and any breeder who breeds these knows that boys turn out like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Aaaaaargh! Triple post of giant chickens! Not any more. All resized to medium. Egluntyne. I think its size 8 or 9 leg rings Edited January 14, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 How many photos?! Lewis knew which bit to highlight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debb11 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 A big thanks you to all those who managed to get my picture up. I've read now that hens can crow and take on a dominant hen role and i would of waited until she layed if she did,they are both about 20 wks+ now so could be do to lay? but as tom said it's a boy. A trip back to the breeder then for a swap or sell him somehow and no we couldn't eat him lol Thanks again, your all brill Debb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 mealworms are good extra source of protein I get mine from Anne Kennedy Bird Supplies. Don't over do if you have just got them as their tums will take a while to adjust to dif foods. Ansd some swaer by seaweed powder for helping feather regrowrh too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I used 16 mm leg rings for my ex batts. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
