5 week old Barnevelder

[MandBducks]

My five week old barnevelder sexed pullet is getting some pinkish in her wattle area . Anyone know if this is common for the breed or if this is an indication I have a little roo.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

My five week old barnevelder sexed pullet is getting some pinkish in her wattle area . Anyone know if this is common for the breed or if this is an indication I have a little roo.

I think its a cockerel.

 

[NatJ]

When they grow up, the males and females have different color patterns. Right now, that chick looks like the female color pattern--but I don't know whether the baby males would also look that way at first, or would get their own pattern from the very beginning.

From the comb and wattles, I think it could still go either way.

 

[JedJackson]

There is a tiny bit of color in the wattle area, but I wouldn't worry about it at this point. The comb and wattles are still small and pretty pale. I think it could well turn out to be a pullet.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I wouldn't start to worry yet. The comb and wattles, as said in a post above, could go either way. I'd wait 2 weeks and repost. So far though, I'm not seeing anything that screams or says cockerel. Gonna go with pullet for now, but repost in two weeks.

 

[MandBducks]

Thanks everyone! I’m half tempted to purchase a DNA kit. Patience is not one of my best virtues

 

[NatJ]

Thanks everyone! I’m half tempted to purchase a DNA kit. Patience is not one of my best virtues

You certainly could.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

You could try to vent sex specifically because he/she is old enough to safely vent sex. usually start vent sexing once they turn 4 weeks because its safer.

Vent sexing can only be done safely on day 1 of life and even then depending on size and experience of the person, it can be very dangerous for the bird.

 

[Painted Calls]

Vent sexing can only be done safely on day 1 of life and even then depending on size and experience of the person, it can be very dangerous for the bird.

Beat me to it Jacin.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

Vent sexing can only be done safely on day 1 of life and even then depending on size and experience of the person, it can be very dangerous for the bird.

Oh. Some person once told me to vent sex at 4 weeks. No wonder my vent sexing went wrong.