Sexing the Brahma breed, (standard size, Light Brahma)

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Hi everyone, this is such a useful thread. I have a number of brahma hens from last year (6 eggs = 6 hens) so I bought some more this year hoping for a rooster. I have 4 chicks @ 5 weeks old and wondered if you could help me sex them (head & side photo of each attached)?
 

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jonaxe said:
Hi everyone, this is such a useful thread. I have a number of brahma hens from last year (6 eggs = 6 hens) so I bought some more this year hoping for a rooster. I have 4 chicks @ 5 weeks old and wondered if you could help me sex them (head & side photo of each attached)?
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Unfortunetly, your bird is a bit too young to tell. Give it a couple more weeks! One thing I've learned with my brahmas is patience is key!
 
Joining the new brahma mama club ;). I have 4 chicks, 6 weeks old. Supposed to be hens but one has me wondering. Any of these look like a Roo to those with more experience?

Here's a close up of it's comb (first two photos - same chick):
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Chick in question in foreground:
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Chick in question (head off the frame) and the other "girls".
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Thanks everyone. I'm okay with one Roo (in fact I'm a little excited to see how big and pretty he gets). I had ordered 3 hens and they sent 4 so I'm not surprised if one turns out to be a boy.
 
jonaxe said:
Hi everyone, this is such a useful thread. I have a number of brahma hens from last year (6 eggs = 6 hens) so I bought some more this year hoping for a rooster. I have 4 chicks @ 5 weeks old and wondered if you could help me sex them (head & side photo of each attached)?
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Yep too early.... though I suspect at least one or two roos!
 
Elise Ferguson said:
Joining the new brahma mama club ;). I have 4 chicks, 6 weeks old. Supposed to be hens but one has me wondering. Any of these look like a Roo to those with more experience?

Here's a close up of it's comb (first two photos - same chick):
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Chick in question in foreground:
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Chick in question (head off the frame) and the other "girls".
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Yep, I'd agree - too early.... but looking a bit roo-ish with those reddening wattles!
 

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