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Can you sex a silver penciled Egyptian Fayoumi?

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Just got three silver penciled Egyptian Fayoumis straight run. How soon to tell the sex? Is it a wait and crow sort of thing? jumpy.gif

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Probably waiting until they're around 6-9 weeks would be your best bet. Male and female Fayoumis have the same basic coloring until the males get their white hackles. But at 6-9 weeks their comb development should be further along than the pullets'.

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i agree

 

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Originally Posted by Lothiriel View Post

Probably waiting until they're around 6-9 weeks would be your best bet. Male and female Fayoumis have the same basic coloring until the males get their white hackles. But at 6-9 weeks their comb development should be further along than the pullets'.



 

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Thanks, I guess I will know for sure in about a month or so. fl.gif

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