4 barnevelder- is one a boy?

calichooks

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Apr 17, 2020
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i know they’re still far, far too early to tell for sure- but i have four barnevelders, with three developing at the same rate and one feathering behind. i’ve heard and read about smaller wings & no tail leaning towards being a roo, so i’m curious- he and my other 99% sure roo chick are the only two chicks out of 20 to have small wings and no tails, even my runt girl has her tail growing in. what’s your take on it?
in the photos, he’s the right-most baby, except for the tail photo, he’s on the left. small wings, no tail compared to his sister. 90% sexing rate from hoover’s, could this be the other 10%? they were all bought as pullets.
 

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I don't believe there's a difference in feather development in the barnevelder breed. Any males will feather in darker. Time will tell.
 

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