Silver Laced Wyandotte sexing

[Apld]

Update on these two... they’re looking pretty red..

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Update on these two... they’re looking pretty red..

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So are they 9 weeks old now? If so, definitely thinking male even though the lacing is trying to look tricky... I feel like it's dark barring instead of white. I don't see saddle feather development yet for real confirmation. But my computer won't let me zoom in where I want to try and look closer.

 

[Apld]

So are they 9 weeks old now? If so, definitely thinking male even though the lacing is trying to look tricky... I feel like it's dark barring instead of white. I don't see saddle feather development yet for real confirmation. But my computer won't let me zoom in where I want to try and look closer.

Yes, 8-9 weeks I think, what photos would help, I can take some more?
I’m thinking rooster we do have a Lavender Rooster that’s just started crowing, he’s got to go!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Yes, 8-9 weeks I think, what photos would help, I can take some more?
I’m thinking rooster we do have a Lavender Rooster that’s just started crowing, he’s got to go!

I don't think other photos will help until the saddle feathers start coming in more. But they definitely appear male. Too red too early.

 

[Apld]

I don't think other photos will help until the saddle feathers start coming in more. But they definitely appear male. Too red too early.

Pity, they’re so lovely
How old will they be when they start crowing do you think? Lavender is only 9 weeks!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Pity, they’re so lovely
How old will they be when they start crowing do you think? Lavender is only 9 weeks!

EVERY bird is an individual. I have had some start crowing as young as 8 weeks. While others may not have tried before 35 weeks!

 

[Apld]

I’m 95% sure one of them crowed this morning, argh!

Question is, which one?!? And now we have to find them a new home

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[debid]

I’m 95% sure one of them crowed this morning, argh!

Question is, which one?!? And now we have to find them a new home

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They're both cockerels, could have been either of them trying his pipes out.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I’m 95% sure one of them crowed this morning, argh!

Question is, which one?!? And now we have to find them a new home

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I know I already told you I thought both were male. Now I can see saddle feathers in addition to the other clues. I agree with debid, they MUST both go.. doesn't matter who tried their voice out first, neither one of them is going to lay you an egg. Sorry.

 

[LucyinAust]

*sigh* at 21 weeks we have CROWING It was all looking ok ... but I'd already contacted the seller about the wrong colouring and was getting an exchange (she had hatched them from eggs from another breeder). Those pointed neck feathers were the earliest sign that all was not girl!!!