Gender Determination - Bantom Buff Pekin

Cross the Road · Mar 14, 2016

Hey guys,

I have two Buff Pekins that were sexed as chicks. They are now showing a bit more red in their combs than I think they should be for 7 weeks old.

However, I am new to this breed and would appreciate the opinion of someone with some more experience.

Thank you very much!

Nic.

ChickenHermit · Mar 14, 2016

Bantam cochins (or pekins) can often be hard to sex until they get a bit older. I have a pile of them, and while it was obvious for some, for many I really didn't know until they were about 8 weeks old! They can be a bit slow to mature.

Looking at your two, I'm not sure on the combs, but the upright stance and the curving tail of the one in front in the second-to-last photo might be indicators of "boy"- could just be the angle of the photo, though. Nothing about them is screaming rooster to me, but the other experts on here might have more opinions.

howfunkyisurchicken · Mar 14, 2016

I don't see anything really boyish about them.

Cross the Road · Mar 15, 2016

Great!
Thanks for your help guys!

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