A question about Wild type color as it matures

[Artistickatt]

My birds are finally into their "day pen" (don't worry we don't have day predators) and their inside roost is installed in the shelter. They are 16 weeks this week. I have noticed that my wild type male's coloring is more turquoise than blue. Is that a color maturation difference? Will he turn more blue over the next year?

They are very happy birds and I look forward to getting my IBBS out with them in a few months.

Video of them using their new door and outside finally. And a pic of my male.

Question though, at what point can you delineate sex with IBBS chicks?



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[peafowl_Lover]

Are you talking about the wild type in the video? If so, that is a hen.

 

[KsKingBee]

Are you talking about the wild type in the video? If so, that is a hen.

The BS is a younger one still inside, she didn't post a pic of the BS yet.

 

[KsKingBee]

My birds are finally into their "day pen" (don't worry we don't have day predators) and their inside roost is installed in the shelter. They are 16 weeks this week. I have noticed that my wild type male's coloring is more turquoise than blue. Is that a color maturation difference? Will he turn more blue over the next year?

They are very happy birds and I look forward to getting my IBBS out with them in a few months.

Video of them using their new door and outside finally. And a pic of my male.

Question though, at what point can you delineate sex with IBBS chicks?


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BS typically show their sex at about the same time as a Wild Type, six to ten weeks. Then there are exceptions to the rule and we won't be able to tell for months.

 

[Artistickatt]

Yes, I didnt post pics of the young IBBS. The wild type in the video is only 4 months old, and that is why he looks like a hen, lol. My main post question was about his coloring since it looks more green than blue at the moment.