2 1/2 wk old marans chick ...what do you think boy or girl??

[Alicat4244]

What do y'all think ?

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Two and half weeks is early to tell with certainty.

Many Marans do forecast early. The boys have pretty noticeable combs, often at 2 to 3 weeks.

I'm thinking this is a pullet. That's some teeth, but not as big as the boys.

You should know more in a couple of weeks. If male developing a comb, that will grow and color over the next couple of weeks.

I'll post photos of my Marans chicks from one year. I think they were about 4 weeks of age in the photo. I knew the boy at 2 weeks as his comb was so much bigger than his sisters, although 1 sister did have some comb size, but never developed like the boys.
LofMc

 

[Alicat4244]

Two and half weeks is early to tell with certainty.

Many Marans do forecast early. The boys have pretty noticeable combs, often at 2 to 3 weeks.

I'm thinking this is a pullet. That's some teeth, but not as big as the boys.

You should know more in a couple of weeks. If male developing a comb, that will grow and color over the next couple of weeks.

I'll post photos of my Marans chicks from one year. I think they were about 4 weeks of age in the photo. I knew the boy at 2 weeks as his comb was so much bigger than his sisters, although 1 sister did have some comb size, but never developed like the boys.
LofMc

Thanks!!

 

[LReardon]

This was mine around that age. He was a roo.

 

[Alicat4244]

Update now 5 wks ...now what do ya think??

 

[Lady of McCamley]

With that much red wattle and comb, male...sorry.
LofMc

 

[Alicat4244]

Well poo

 

[Alicat4244]

Updated pic 7 wks today

 

[Alicat4244]

10 wks old