karint
Songster
- May 24, 2019
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They were straight run. There is one I hope might be a female but I’m starting to doubt.They all look alike to me. If they are supposed to be already-sexed and the same gender, that is a good sign. If they are supposed to be straight run (mix of sexes), then it probably means they cannot be easily sexed by their head spot.
Because of the way the barring gene works in purebred Barred Rocks and similar breeds, males end up lighter than females. That typically means a bigger head spot, lighter skin on the shanks and feet, and more white in the feathers. But sometimes the differences are very obvious, and sometimes they are not.
Yes, I see why you might be doubtful about any being female. Unfortunately, I can't tell for sure eitherThey were straight run. There is one I hope might be a female but I’m starting to doubt.