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This is just an old pic I had on file, figured I'd add it for reference on the sexing by feather method. This is a phoenix project, so never mind the type and all, just focus on the hackle and saddles. Note how they are all long, thin and pointed, it's the same on our d'anvers too. So if you see feathering like that, you can be certain it's a boy
The girls on the otherhand will look like this. All the feathers in those areas are much fatter and rounded shape with minimal if any pointing to them. There doesnt apear to be distinct "groups" of feathers, just one flowing even ball of them, whereas on the cocks, you can usually see them in groupings, neck area, wing, saddle, tail, all eventually are distinct groups of feathers, if you can understand what I'm trying to say...LOL sometimes it's hard for me to type what I'm trying to express
I like picture explanations! Mine are only 1 week old, so too young to tell yet, but I'm about to get them all out for a "photo shoot" and will post pics later. Thank you so much for your patience with me as a newbie to the breed!