So I've had them for about 59 days and one really started to show there colours l, they have a slight tan tint appearing on the crown and I have high hopes it's a female
The doing pretty well getting plenty of food,treats and water!
Done all the research,watched a million videos and even a hour long video about bob whites
Vent checked
Feather checked and waited
But no discernable evidence I have a male/female
Advice? To early?
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