sexing adolescent birds

[Kelinshobbyfarm]

At what age can you tell the sex of chicks? I have 4 chicks that I bought as "frizzles" I have read that the frizzle gene can be carried in many breeds so I'm not sure what the actual breed would be. 2 of them are starting to have a red comb and I'm curious if this could be an indication that they could be cockerels. They are 6 weeks old right now. Thanks!

 

[junebuggena]

Red combs before 10 weeks old is a guarantee to be cockerel.

 

[GitaBooks]

This is around the age the males start getting bright combs. However, it varies with the genetics, breeds, and individuals when they start to show their gender.

Best of luck with your birds!

 

[K Spot]

Can you post some pics?

 

[Kelinshobbyfarm]

 

[Kelinshobbyfarm]

the first two are the ones I suspect are cockerels

 

[junebuggena]

The first two are definitely cockerels. The white one might be. The last one is a pullet.

 

[Kelinshobbyfarm]

Just my luck! I already have two Roos from my last batch of chicks from the feed store! I think I'll starting buying sex-links!

 

[K Spot]

The first two are definitely cockerels. The white one might be. The last one is a pullet.

agreed

 

[BantamLover21]

The first two are definitely cockerels. The white one might be. The last one is a pullet.

Agreed