This is my first go at keeping chickens, there is so much information out there. I wasn't sure if the change in coloring happened after 6 weeks or if that was truly a reliable way to tell. It seems like some on here can look at a chicken and guess the gender right away hahaha.
I've been looking at a lot of these posts and the one thing that seems pretty consistent in most of them is that dark brahmas can be sexed by their coloring. Penciling means hen right??? Is that a for sure way to tell or is that just a guess too?
Take the deal, sounds like a sure thing, and with the other lady you most likely won't be able to live there rent free for 6 months. That is very generous.
Yeah, he's had a red comb since 2.5 weeks lol. I guess 1 out of 8 isn't bad though, I wish I would have picked up more SLW's, he's my only one and fortunately can't stay.
Reading the thread here is making me believe mines are pullets? They are also about 6-8 weeks old. Not certain on their hatch day. Please let me know as I cannot have Roos where I live. Thanks!
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They look like pullets to me.
Thank you, I've even looking through the buff orp thread and it seems that just normal. :) This is my first year raising chickens so I have so many questions it seems. Thanks for the response.
That's what I was thinking too, it seems to always be that pink. It's hard to observe them with out them running around though. I guess only time will tell.
Thank you for the response :).
These chicks are getting bigger. What are usually the first signs you look for when it comes to gender for EEs?
Chick #1
Chick #2
I know it's much too early to actually determine gender i'm just curious if there are specific things to look for.
This is my 2.5 week old SLW, I'm curious about "her" comb. Is it typical for the breed to have pink combs this early on or is it only typical of cockerels.
Thanks for any replies.
I'll post a pic as soon as I can.