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    Wood Shavings or Straw

    I am no way knocking the use of hay, but it is more likely to lead to mite problems than shavings. This of course depends on the region you live in, how often you clean it, etc. I would just try one, if you don't like it, go with the other.
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    There explanations: Ardjan Warnshuis wrote: "The partridge is a male. The first molt takes sometimes more than eight week. Usually the females get their feathers faster than the male. They get the feathers on the back a bit later. Usually you can see the difference within three weeks on the...
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    I also e-mailed Tom Roebuck and he says most definitely a cockeral.
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    So I e-mailed Ardjan Warnshuis, who has been breeding bantam cochins for over 35 years and he says the partridge looks male although he says European cochins look different than U.S. cochins.... Can someone explain that to me? Here is his website if anyone is interested...
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    Polish - roo or hen?

    How do those birds see?!?
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Quote: Oh yes, if this is a bantam partridge cockeral at 8 weeks, I would say mine is definitely a pullet.
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Quote: Wow, Cochins are a complicated creature!!!!! Where do you see the first color changes of the feathers if they are roo's? I know someone mentioned that by 8 weeks you typically should know, and the partidge is 7 weeks..... but you are saying more like 12 weeks? phew!
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    What are chances of them both being pullets?
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    15 week old chicken boy or girl and what breed is it vid link inside

    It looks sorta like a bantam cochin, and I would have to say girl. Although the video is a bit dark and it would help to see his/her whole body and feet.
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    How do you tell the differences?

    Physical Characteristics (4-6 weeks of age) Comb – The cockerels comb is medium size and pinkish, the pullets is small and yellowish. Legs – The cockerel’s legs are sturdy and long, the pullets are finer and shorter. Tail – The cockerel’s tail is stumpy and curved, the pullets is longer and...
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Well, I have been looking at as many pictures as I could find on the internet. I would say the color of the comb and wattle on this partridge would indicate a higher probability that its a rooster. That being said, the feather coloring, especially the pencil markings still indicates pullet...
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Quote: I am surprised you could see the wattle in those pictures. I went back and looked at the partridge very carefully, and yes, the wattle is just now showing up, and is pinkish red. Does that guarantee that its a roo?
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    Help! What breed is this chicken?

    Partridge cochin maybe? It looks like she has feathery feet.
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Quote: Wow, I hope you are correct. What is the best way to tell at this age? Do you focus on markings, tail feathers, crop shape, crop color or is it all of the above? I am VERY new to this, I never knew chickens were so complicated!!!!
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    Please assist me in sexing these! Update pictures (1 week later)

    Can someone explain what is the dead giveaway on the Partridge? I will have to replace her if she is a HE!!! I am not allowed to have roosters in my neighborhood.
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