2 babies trying to figure out gender

[Lmpc]

We have 2 chicks that hatched 2 days apart. They’re about 2 weeks old. We have a blue Orpington male & the bigger chick hatched from a Blue Ameraucana and the second small chick was from a Rhode Island Red. Both babies came out black with yellow bellies, whitish edge on their wings & white dots on their faces same spots. The RID is literally half the size of the other although they’re only 2 days apart. How do I tell what they are. I’m trying to figure out the best way to check I tried the whole vent thing… not happening

 

[Lmpc]

The smaller chick…

 

[The Moonshiner]

You just wait at least another month until they're old enough to sex or have them DNA tested.

 

[Painted Calls]

Please do not try to vent sex.

You will need to post pics showing combs and wattles when they are 6-8 weeks old.

 

[Lmpc]

Please do not try to vent sex.

You will need to post pics showing combs and wattles when they are 6-8 weeks old.

What about wing /feather checks or does that only work with certain breeds

 

[23kthistlethwaite]

What about wing /feather checks or does that only work with certain breeds

That only works if the rooster is a fast feathering breed, leghorns are a popular example, and the hen is a slow feathering breed. Unless you have another rooster your crosses wouldn’t work for this and you will likely have to wait until they are at least 6 weeks old

 

[Lmpc]

That only works if the rooster is a fast feathering breed, leghorns are a popular example, and the hen is a slow feathering breed. Unless you have another rooster your crosses wouldn’t work for this and you will likely have to wait until they are at least 6 weeks old

No we just have 1 rooster and he’s a blue Orpington. Thank you for reply

 

[CluckerFamily]

What about wing /feather checks or does that only work with certain breeds

This only works for some breeds.
Unfortunately, we will have to wait 6-8 weeks to help you determine the sex. Enjoy the chicks as they grow!

 

[Painted Calls]

As the others said, that only works for certain crosses.