Please help sex my bantams :)

misssilkiechick

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Sep 26, 2015
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Hi, these are my 5.5 week old "backyard" bantams. Any idea what sex they are? Any help greatly appreciated
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Chick 1
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Chick 2
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I'm getting a roo-vibe from both chicks, sorry
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That said, rose combs are hard to tell sometimes. Maybe post again when they're around 8ish weeks old?
 
Aside from the combs, you can see wattles starting this early too - I think both Cockerels - cute as the dickens though
 
Thanks everyone! Will be a shame. I have several hens with red wattles and combs so find it all very confusing, lol! Will post back in a few weeks to see how they are developing
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Thanks everyone! Will be a shame. I have several hens with red wattles and combs so find it all very confusing, lol! Will post back in a few weeks to see how they are developing
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This is where age plays a critical role. Hens/pullets' combs and wattles turn red at the onset of sexual maturity, usually around 4-5 months. This heralds egg-laying.

A bird who is getting a red comb and wattles under 4 months is pretty much a cockerel.
 

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