Any early opinions?

[kesrchicky16]

Chick was born on August 7th so 5.5 weeks old. Not super thrilled about being held but mama is ready to pass off "blanket" duty. I think she is wanting to start her mild as it is getting very cold here. My 5 month old Brahma pullet is happy enough to snuggle though so chicky has a space heater.

 

[Poultrybreeder]

The colors look like a pullets if that is what you are asking

 

[kesrchicky16]

The colors look like a pullets if that is what you are asking

Yes. I've been told that taking so long to feather is a sign of cockerel. Just curious. Should know for sure by Christmas.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Set the bird down, let it settle and take a good side shot under natural lighting.

 

[kesrchicky16]

Set the bird down, let it settle and take a good side shot under natural lighting.

Free standing work? This is literally the first time it has been held since it was 3 days old?

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with OlGreyMare

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Free standing work? This is literally the first time it has been held since it was 3 days old?

Yes, posture and seeing how each characteristic fits together in the whole bird are part of the gender assessment. It can help to work in a confined area and let the bird wander, snapping photos or set a bait station (food) to catch their attention or use a small area with three sides (cut down cardboard box) and shoot from the open side

 

[chicken4prez]

Yes, posture and seeing how each characteristic fits together in the whole bird are part of the gender assessment. It can help to work in a confined area and let the bird wander, snapping photos or set a bait station (food) to catch their attention or use a small area with three sides (cut down cardboard box) and shoot from the open side

X2

 

[kesrchicky16]

Sorry this took so long to get back to. Life attacked.

So I will say that this little thing can puff up "her" feathers really big. The flock has accepted it to the point if I've seen the dominant cockerel take after the cats for getting too close. It needs to be more careful who it trys to snuggle with on the roosts but my hens are still molting so they aren't exactly in the best moods.

 

[chickendreams24]

Second photo in the post just above this seems like some dark red coming in on the wings. If that becomes distinct that is a male only color pattern.