1 week old Barred Rock - Is it a roo?

[ayka]

Hi all! I just picked up my first chicks last week, and they're a week old tomorrow. I've been reading that BR can be sexed quite young, and I've got one that I'm pretty convinced is a girl. However, this one I'm not sure about. Thoughts?

 

[maran man 32]

They can be but not that early give it some time

 

[settingdusk]

that much wing feathering? I would say hen

 

[Chickenman76]

The slate on the legs is aweful light for a pullet, I would wait a bit longer

 

[A Chicken Owner]

I say it's a pullet

 

[brooklynchicks]

does the size of the wings determine the gender because i have 2 barred rocks a week old and one has longer wings then the other

 

[A Chicken Owner]

does the size of the wings determine the gender because i have 2 barred rocks a week old and one has longer wings then the other 

Do any of your barred rocks have a tail starting to grow?

 

[Judy]

Pullet. Barred Rocks are easy to sex when young with a great deal of accuracy:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/273471/plymouth-rock-thread/2700_20#post_9058530

 

[brooklynchicks]

no only thier wing feathers are coming in i dnt see any tail feathers yet

 

[A Chicken Owner]

no only thier wing feathers are coming in i dnt see any tail feathers yet 

Either post a picture now or describe your chicks again in a week time.