6 week old white leghorns

[thenewchickfarm]

Those two are also cockerels. You seem to know what you're doing, so you likely already know which are the obvious cockerels.

Are you going off the comb and waddle or feathering. Just curious.. I know the big combed ones are not as friendly. Here is one that I think is hen. She is very nice

 

[JedJackson]

Are you going off the comb and waddle or feathering. Just curious.. I know the big combed ones are not as friendly. Here is one that I think is hen. She is very nice
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Yes, that looks like a pullet.

I am only going by combs and wattles-- their size, and their color. Males don't get their special plumage, the pointed hackle, saddle, and sickle feathers, until much later, so you can't go by that at 6 weeks.

 

[thenewchickfarm]

Yes, that looks like a pullet.

I am only going by combs and wattles-- their size, and their color. Males don't get their special plumage, the pointed hackle, saddle, and sickle feathers, until much later, so you can't go by that at 6 weeks.

Are you thinking they have more of the red ears or white? As they are young I am wondering if they just haven't filled in yet.

And Thank you Thank you Thank you

 

[JedJackson]

Are you thinking they have more of the red ears or white? As they are young I am wondering if they just haven't filled in yet.

And Thank you Thank you Thank you

You are very welcome. I can't really see the earlobes too well in the photos, to be honest, but the white lobes sometimes don't become very obvious until later on, especially on white birds. You could take close-up pictures if you want.

What the earlobe thing does is tell you a bit more about the breed. Leghorns should have white earlobes, but in many cases, Leghorn crosses will have red earlobes if they're crossed with a breed with red earlobes, like Rhode Island red or white Plymouth rock. It doesn't matter too much, either way, but it can help to know exactly what you have if you are rehoming cockerels or want to breed purebred Leghorns.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I have to say WHAT A GREAT COMMUNITY!!!! You all are great!!!

Welcome to the Flock!!! We are so glad you joined us!

 

[thenewchickfarm]

Starting of the spur

 

[JedJackson]

Starting of the spurView attachment 1435221

Yep, you are right. It's tiny still.

 

[thenewchickfarm]

Just a cool pic...