Sexing Rhode Island Reds

[jdcaudell]

I have 15 RIR chicks that are about 5 weeks old. I know that sexing birds can be very difficult, but based on these photos, can anyone who is familiar with raising this variety guess the sex of each? I'm guessing that the bird with the larger, darker comb and more pronounced wattle is a cockerel because none of the other birds in my flock have this appearance yet. They were hatched at the same time, and are for the most part, developmentally similar in size, feathering, etc. Thanks in advance.



Cockerel?



Cockerel?



Pullet?



Pullet?

 

[Serenity Sav]

I agree with your guesses above

 

[fluffpuffgerbil]

Your guesses are spot on I'd say

Cute RIRs

 

[Fred's Hens]

Combs and wattles turning red is a sure sign in most of the single combed breeds. The pullets don't generally show much until they are much older and closer to lay.

 

[donrae]

Looks like you nailed it. At this age, it's often not hard to tell males from females.

 

[Heidizzybean]

#1 - cockerel fer sure!!!

#2 - nice little pullet yah got there

 

[emilyschartz21]

Can anyone tell me if these two chicks are hens?