Golden Laced Wyandotte Thread!

[hosspak]

Trying to confirm if my GLW and SLW are hens or roo's.... Anyone have any thoughts?




Take a close look at their saddle feathers and those at the base of their neck. If they are rounded and short=girls... long and pointy=boys.
Nice looking birds too!

 

[hosspak]

Trying to confirm if my GLW and SLW are hens or roo's.... Anyone have any thoughts?

Check the back and saddle feathers...short and round=girls ... long and pointy=boys.

 

[Gingersnap722]

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me how the standard should look with this breed? Should there be more black than gold etc? Or does it matter? Here are a few pics of my girls, can you tell me what you think? Thanks!

 

[maranfarmer563]

Is there a bantum Wyandotte thread,I got some golden cuckoo Wyandotte bantys

 

[Cottage Gal]

I've come across this website which gives the standard for Wyandottes, don't know if this will be helpful or not. Your chickens are lovely, by the way. Hope my Goldens turn out like that! Here is a link: http://www.wyandottebreedersofamerica.net/wyandottestandard.htm

 

[Gingersnap722]

Thanks so much Cottage Gal!

 

[Cottage Gal]

Let me know what you find out. By the way, at about what age could you start seeing which ones will be roosters? And what is the first sign?

 

[Gingersnap722]

In my experience, the combs seem to give them away first. They always look bigger and more red than the pullets within the first few weeks. Once their feathers start growing, you can tell by the saddle feathers and the hackle feathers. Of course, I always wait to hear that first crow to be completely sure.

 

[Gingersnap722]

Can you guys please let me know what you think of my roo? We're thinking about getting into breeding. Thanks!

 

[Cottage Gal]

Thanks! It is exciting to guess who might be a roo.