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I currently have 7 BO chicks and am noticing some differences between some. I have 4 that have basically no tail feathers yet (just little pin feathers starting), and appear to stand taller than the others. The other 3 have 2-3 inch tails, and seem almost "fuller" when it comes to feathering. A few of the ones with no tail feathers almost appear to have a pinker comb and the beginning of wattles. What really caught my attention yesterday was that one was either attempting to clear his crop - or trying to crow. The whole lot was supposedly pullets. Does it sound like I may have some cockerels on my hands? Do BO's have distinctive characteristics separating pullets/cockerels at this age?
Will attempt to post a few pictures.
![Wave :frow :frow](/styles/byc-smilies/frow.gif)
I currently have 7 BO chicks and am noticing some differences between some. I have 4 that have basically no tail feathers yet (just little pin feathers starting), and appear to stand taller than the others. The other 3 have 2-3 inch tails, and seem almost "fuller" when it comes to feathering. A few of the ones with no tail feathers almost appear to have a pinker comb and the beginning of wattles. What really caught my attention yesterday was that one was either attempting to clear his crop - or trying to crow. The whole lot was supposedly pullets. Does it sound like I may have some cockerels on my hands? Do BO's have distinctive characteristics separating pullets/cockerels at this age?
Will attempt to post a few pictures.