Silver Laced Wyandotte sexing

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View attachment 1032329 any thoughts on my 4 week old Wyandotte? View attachment 1032329 View attachment 1032330 Her comb is a little pink, but from what I've read these guys so.etudes mature a little early?

I've learned slw's can mature a little early as well. I'm on the same boat as you. My SLW is 8 weeks old and has had red comb and wattles since 5 weeks old and I'm still not sure as if it's a boy or a girl.
As for your bird, i'd say wait until that chick is 7-8 weeks old to know a bit more. Keep an eye on the legs thickness and length. Short and fine ones are girl's legs. As for the red wattle/comb, I wouldn't judge just yet based on that alone at such an early age.
 
Thanks. Will keep my fingers crossed and keep waiting.
1 and 4 look to be developing their combs already so presuming male even though the "Dominique" only has a single barring gene. 2 and 3 look like pullets.

I've learned slw's can mature a little early as well. I'm on the same boat as you. My SLW is 8 weeks old and has had red comb and wattles since 5 weeks old and I'm still not sure as if it's a boy or a girl.
As for your bird, i'd say wait until that chick is 7-8 weeks old to know a bit more. Keep an eye on the legs thickness and length. Short and fine ones are girl's legs. As for the red wattle/comb, I wouldn't judge just yet based on that alone at such an early age.
 
Any one have an idea if these GLWs are roos or pullets?
 

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View attachment 1032329 any thoughts on my 4 week old Wyandotte? View attachment 1032329 View attachment 1032330 Her comb is a little pink, but from what I've read these guys so.etudes mature a little early?

I would be surprised if that turned in to a girl. As the lacing comes in it will confirm. In my experience, while I was able to see combs and waddles pretty young on my Wyandottes, the girls themselves did NOT mature early, but lay later than most my other breeds. :confused:

However, the comb isn't that big and the pink can be deceptive flushing. So I wouldn't jump straight to a conclusion based on this pic. :old Do you see waddles? I can't see them in the pics. As the lacing comes in, it will be very clear lacing on girls. On boys, near the top of the wing it becomes more mottled or barred/blotchy than laced. Usually very easy to see once it's coming in good. :fl
 
Can anyone help me identify if my 3 slw are male or female please? They are 14 weeks and a good size compared to my year old barred rocks seen in background
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