Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

[debid]

first one of my Dixie rainbows, cowl looks straight so still hoping for female

I'm not sure what a "cowl" refers to but that's cockerel patterning. The white shoulder patches are coming in.

 

[debid]

second Dixie rainbow, cowl looks like it's curving so beginning to think maybe a male

And this looks like it is getting red shoulder patches. That's the gold version of the same pattern the other has making it also male.

 

[Eps32]

They had black copper marans at the time for $9.40. They get a good variety of species (ducks, turkeys, guineas, etc.) and breeds but I'm not sure what hatchery they use. The price varies by breed as well. The 'Ameraucanas' weren't overly expensive so yes probably EE. But as far as feed stores go I think they are generally pretty good at getting their breeds correct. Plus I can find their breed schedule online so that's exciting for me.

I know of the top of my head Meyer hatchery sells pures for like 18-20 $ a chick with a 3-4 min order I've never heard of a feed store selling that expensive of a chick unless someone specifically ordered them is all I'm saying

 

[Chickquail army]

I'd guess Speckled Sussex (possibly a mix) and cockerel but it's very young. A couple more weeks worth of feathering and a chance to grow (or not) a big comb may change my answer.

Thank you! I might post again when he has feathered out ^-^

 

[Bantu]

We raised 11 Welsummer straight runs last summer, and this held true for them as well. Our Rocks​ that were the same age, were ordered​ as female, and they also feathered faster than the roos in the Welsummer bunch. Other than the Welsummer breed, I've not had experience raising both sexes, but wondered if this held true with most breeds.. thank you for your input.

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My 6 week old is a Welsummer.

 

[MallardNight3]

I'm not sure what a "cowl" refers to but that's cockerel patterning. The white shoulder patches are coming in.

Ok thanks, sorry thought the part above the beak is a cowl

 

[debid]

Ok thanks, sorry thought the part above the beak is a cowl

Oh, the comb. It might be called that by some but it's a new one to me.

 

[MallardNight3]

Now that I know those are probably males I'm going to go get pics of my other two, has me curious

 

[MallardNight3]

here is my leghorn not sure if female or male

 

[MallardNight3]

here is my third Dixie Rainbow not sure if male or female