AandAranch
Songster
Thanks.
Sorry, should have said that they are now about 10+ days old, so figuring out who is who is pretty easy at this age. However, I have been breeding them for just over 5 years, so I have learned to spot the little buggers early. I also rely on naturally occurring differences in feathering characteristics between males and females as the chicks mature and feather out. Also, at this point the males are starting to show their lovely little combs as well.
I've read that the females feather out before and/or faster than the males. Is that true? Once those combs show up though it's pretty easy. That's one of the many things I love about this particular breed.