Is Dixie a boy?

[aprilgrem]

Not sure if it is still too young to tell but is Dixie a boy? 3 weeks old yesterday.

 

[CascadiaRiver]

I Vote Boy, I had a little Dude named Quinton who looked exactly the same, Barred Plymouth I assume?

 

[junebuggena]

Dixie isn't obviously male yet. The barring looks more like speckling at this point, which is common for pullets. I'm seeing a lot more black, than white. Probably a pullet.

 

[aprilgrem]

Dixie is a Barred Rock. Not sure if there is a difference between that and the Barred Plymouth or if that makes a difference.

 

[CascadiaRiver]

Dixie is a Barred Rock. Not sure if there is a difference between that and the Barred Plymouth or if that makes a difference.

There isnt a difference ^^ The common name for a Barred Plymouth Rock is a Barred Rock, but they're the same.
And I would say since the white 'thumbprint' on the head is so large and the face is what I'd consider "Hawkish" I will say male~ ^^

 

[Michael OShay]

Dixie isn't obviously male yet. The barring looks more like speckling at this point, which is common for pullets. I'm seeing a lot more black, than white. Probably a pullet.

X2 on junebuggena's post.

 

[Chris09]

Dixie is a Barred Rock. Not sure if there is a difference between that and the Barred Plymouth or if that makes a difference.

The breed is a Plymouth Rock, the verity (color, type) is Barred.

 

[Michael OShay]

Dixie is a Barred Rock. Not sure if there is a difference between that and the Barred Plymouth or if that makes a difference.

Plymouth Rock is actually the name of the breed. "Barred" is the color variety. You have a "Barred Plymouth Rock", frequently shortened to "Barred Rock." Plymouth Rocks come in seven color varieties recognized by the APA; barred, white, buff, blue, columbian, partridge, and silver-penciled.

 

[aprilgrem]

Thanks! You really do learn something new everyday!

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks! You really do learn something new everyday!

You're welcome.