5-6 week Barred Rock chicks...any clues on gender?

[bmetcalf]

Both are "pullets" but one has a redder comb. First two pics are the lighter combed chick.

 

[Spartan22]

So far they looked pullets, will find out in 2-4 more wks

 

[bmetcalf]

That's what I thought but the one red comber made me wonder.

 

[drumstick diva]

It's hard to see their coloring well. Females will have black barring and narrow white areas, as they develop. Generally with a dark wash over their legs & feet.

Males will have gray barring and wider areas of white. Their legs would be yellow. Your chicks are really still on the young side. At 8 weeks their genders should be fairly well defined. Please do post new photos then.

 

[Theladiesandagentleman]

And the legs are more yellow, so it could be male. But you probably need another couple weeks to have a better idea.

 

[junebuggena]

Full body shots, in natural lighting without any hands in the way, please.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Can we see pics in natural lighting please?

 

[BlueChai]

I might be able to tell if I see their whole body. I usually can tell from stance and feathers. They may need more time though.

 

[bmetcalf]

Won't be home til late, but both did have the grey/black painting on front of legs and feet.