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post #2831 of 3819
7/18/12 at 12:22pm
Is this a boy?i ordered all pullets. But that big whit spot on its head......





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post #2832 of 3819
7/18/12 at 2:24pm

At first glance I would say roo, but it's really too early to tell. His legs are kind of in between and I've been fooled by the spot on the head before.  A couple more weeks should tell you more.

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Plymouth Barred Rocks, Delawares, New Hampshires, Rhode Island Reds,  Bantam Barred Rocks and Bantam Buff Brahmas. But love my mutt bantams too.

 

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post #2833 of 3819
7/18/12 at 2:34pm
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Originally Posted by Barred Rocker View Post

At first glance I would say roo, but it's really too early to tell. His legs are kind of in between and I've been fooled by the spot on the head before.  A couple more weeks should tell you more.

Ok thanks a lot.

the roos have less black on their feet right?
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post #2834 of 3819
7/18/12 at 2:45pm

Nothing is 100%.  Generally if the head spot is messy, the chick feathers in grey/black, has bright white, stunning bars it is a cockerel.  For virtually certain, wait until week 5 or 6, at the end of brooding.  The cockerels will already be noticeable.  They'll be the ones with red combs and little red wattles sprouting.

 

The pullets often have a tighter, smaller head spot.  They'll often feather in mostly black with just white specks and spots, as their barring is less distinct anyhow.  The leg wash is often a pullet sign, but not always.  At the end of brooding, at 5 or 6 weeks, the pullet will still have a yellow comb and no wattles at all.

 

You'll know at the end of brooding.  The "ringer" is that some birds have poor breeding and just refuse to follow the rules.  LOL

 

This is what to look for at 5 weeks.

 

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post #2835 of 3819
7/18/12 at 4:48pm
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Nothing is 100%.  Generally if the head spot is messy, the chick feathers in grey/black, has bright white, stunning bars it is a cockerel.  For virtually certain, wait until week 5 or 6, at the end of brooding.  The cockerels will already be noticeable.  They'll be the ones with red combs and little red wattles sprouting.

The pullets often have a tighter, smaller head spot.  They'll often feather in mostly black with just white specks and spots, as their barring is less distinct anyhow.  The leg wash is often a pullet sign, but not always.  At the end of brooding, at 5 or 6 weeks, the pullet will still have a yellow comb and no wattles at all.

You'll know at the end of brooding.  The "ringer" is that some birds have poor breeding and just refuse to follow the rules.  LOL

This is what to look for at 5 weeks.

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I'm one of those fooled by leg was and head dot. Best bet is to wait until they have at least their wing feathers to decide.

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Only got two females out of this batch of 5. You can see the second to the left is dark, and the one to the far right corner is darker. Those are my two females.

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by 8 weeks colour difference was very noticeable.

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Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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post #2836 of 3819
7/18/12 at 4:58pm

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Just as shown above, the cockerels were develop longer legs too.  They have a different walk than the pullets do.  The pullets seem to be lower to the ground.  Of course, by then, all the other things have shown themselves as well.

 

In spite of all that has been said, there is always that 1% bird.  They'll fool ya until the bitter end.  All these "tips" and photos show the 99% rule.  LOL

But that is what such rules provide.  The guide for 99% of the time, which is pretty good.

 

 

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post #2837 of 3819
7/19/12 at 10:52am

been a while since I've posted ;) The Partridge rocks are doing well. I am raising a couple roo's and a hen that is looking pretty good. Glad to see that everyone's chickens are still doing well!

 

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post #2838 of 3819
7/20/12 at 5:17am

 Where did you get these chicks? they are beautiful :)

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Originally Posted by Fred's Hens View Post

12 week BR.jpg12 week BR2.jpg

 

Just as shown above, the cockerels were develop longer legs too.  They have a different walk than the pullets do.  The pullets seem to be lower to the ground.  Of course, by then, all the other things have shown themselves as well.

 

In spite of all that has been said, there is always that 1% bird.  They'll fool ya until the bitter end.  All these "tips" and photos show the 99% rule.  LOL

But that is what such rules provide.  The guide for 99% of the time, which is pretty good.

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Happily married mom, with a wonderful 2 year old boy, many chickens, ducks, geese, and Great Danes on 50 acres with a pond and a old family home in south east Ga.... and trying to start a pick your own organic fruit farm :)  Visit our Great Danes at http://nightmagicpride.com/ We have blue European puppies several times a year :) and they all LOVE the chickens, ducks and geese!

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post #2839 of 3819
7/20/12 at 8:28am
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 Where did you get these chicks? they are beautiful smile.png
KathyinMO I believe?

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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post #2840 of 3819
7/20/12 at 8:29am
How many of you guys experience a Barred Rock going broody?

My 1 year old just hatched out her first three chicks. She was determined and rarely left the nest.

LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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