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I was told you are able to sex Salmon Faverolles based on colour from a young age. This chick is 2.5 weeks old. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Okay, thank you. What age would you recommend? This is my first time with chicksThe chick need to be older for me to be able to sex it properly.
Yes, I got them as day olds. They came unsexed. I have 10 in total but different breeds. The hatchery said the Salmon faverolls usually are able to sex early (not sure how early) where as with the rest I should wait until they crow/lay.12-24 weeks so 3-6 months I can begin to tell the sex. Was this a mix of male, female when you got them?
Okay great, thank you. I am new to owning chicks so very curious how they will turn out.Its coloring looks female to me, but the comb seems large for its age & size. I would give this one a few more weeks. Watch the breast feathers as they grow in. Females should have pale salmon colored breast feathers, and males will get black breast feathers.
For most breeds you can post pictures on here at 6 to 8 weeks, and folks in here should be able to tell male or female based on comb size and color. Silkies and Polish tend to take much longer, though.Yes, I got them as day olds. They came unsexed. I have 10 in total but different breeds. The hatchery said the Salmon faverolls usually are able to sex early (not sure how early) where as with the rest I should wait until they crow/lay.