Red Sussex or Rhode Island Red? Too early to tell?

[canehdianchick]

We ordered a mix of dual purpose chicks... Of the 26 I have 8 orange girls and I'm curious if we can tell which they may be of Red Sussex or Rhode Island Red yet?

They are two weeks old today. Here is a group shot.

Also.. Hoping for a cockerel even though we had to get all pullets as the hatchery was out of cockerels. This little one seems to be the most roo looking to ,e so far.. Thoughts? I know two weeks is too early to tell but it's a big one in comparison, but shortest tail feathers by half.

Thanks everyone --- I'm so happy to be in the world of BYC.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

To early to tell on the red one since RIRs also look speckled at they age. The other chick is to young to sex yet but it is possible it is a cockerel.

 

[canehdianchick]

To early to tell on  the red one since RIRs also look speckled at they age. The other chick is to young to sex yet but it is possible it is a cockerel.

Thanks! Ill check back once they are 4-5 weeks... Patience is a virtue I'm struggling with! Loving these little chicks so far!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Thanks! Ill check back once they are 4-5 weeks... Patience is a virtue I'm struggling with! Loving these little chicks so far!

Patience is a virtue that many chicken keepers struggle with (including myself)!

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Quote:
That is so true!

 

[canehdianchick]

That is so true!

Wanna unlock all the secrets to my little flock! Ahaha

 

[KQuiller]

They look very similar to ours which are RIR

 

[canehdianchick]

Some pics from today..

 

[junebuggena]

It should be fairly easy to tell spot any Red Sussex. They have white skin. Rhode Island Reds have yellow skin.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree