8 wk old light brahmas...how to tell?

[mcnicolclan]

My light brahmas are just turning 8 wks old. They all look the same to me but I do have one that seems smaller than the others. What should I be looking at to try to determine their sex?

 

[saylernsaxonsmom]

Good question...I'm curious myself!

Hope someone can post a pic to show the differences. I have dark Brahma girls, but no male to compare...sorry!

 

[JPinVT]

I had a pair of light brahmas this spring. At that age, the comb & wattles on the girl were pretty much non-existent, whereas the boy's comb was pink and much bigger, and he had adorable little pink wattles. Hope that helps - I can scrounge up some pictures when I get home too, but if you have any boys, it will be obvious the difference between them.

 

[mcnicolclan]

Thanks, I'll go take a close look at everyone and see if I can tell a difference. I also have a bared rock (McMurray free mystery chick) and he has a much bigger comb and wattle than any of the brahmas.

 

[askjcm2005]

Can you post pictures?

 

[nfwc1964]

Can anyone tell me the difference between 8wk Light Brahma pullets vs cockerels?






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