ALABAMA!!

[Wisher1000]

Are they the same age?

 

[ihavechickens2]

Are they the same age?

Yes 6 days

 

[Wisher1000]

That's a big difference! Pullets usually feather before cockerals, so maybe...... but if it were that easy, we would have known it before now.......

 

[Tomtommom]

It's possible a few got the feathering gene from one parent, the others got another gene. Also, there's always genes that aren't linked to sex.. and then there's recessive genes, dominant genes. It's all possible. That's what makes breeding fun!

On that note. I was at the genetic research facility in B'ham today

They're testing my son to see if his hearing loss is hereditary.

 

[bamachicks8]

It's possible a few got the feathering gene from one parent, the others got another gene. Also, there's always genes that aren't linked to sex.. and then there's recessive genes, dominant genes. It's all possible. That's what makes breeding fun!

On that note. I was at the genetic research facility in B'ham today

They're testing my son to see if his hearing loss is hereditary.

Let us know

 

[Alabama ee]

I have used it to tell the difference. It is easiest when they are about 1-2 days old, Also, with some breeds, like Sebrights, it does not seem to work. It is also a bit harder when checking birds that are different breeds in a flock. I think it works best when you are comparing all of the same breed. I have used used it with BO(near 100% right) , RIR's(near 100% right), Rocks(near 100% right), and Ameraucanas from a hatchery(about 80% correct).

 

[nixiechick]

Headland

 

[tmoore8595]

Headland

Hello nixiechick, welcome to the BYC Forum.

 

[Bama1]

Headland

from beautiful DeKalb county!

 

[jpayne615]

This is an incredibly random question, but I'll give it a go. Does anyone keep bees along with their backyard flocks? I have ordered two hives and I'm just curious.