Cuckoo marans chick boy or girl?

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I think this is a cuckoo marans, not 100% sure but I did hatch one of their eggs and it's the only chick with a white dot. Does it look like a male or female white spot?
 

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Hello!

Can all barred breeds be sexes by the head spot? If so, I’d say that looks like a male
No, barring isn't a sex linked trait. No way to tell 100% right now, aside from vent sexing. Wait and see 😃

As they begin to feather, a Maran cockerel is going to appear lighter in color, where a pullet will have more dark plumage. Usually easy to tell at around 6 weeks or sooner.
 

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