Backyard Brahmas!!

[SD Bird Lady]

I am not going to be a lot of help but, I am kind of leaning toward roo for both. They seem short on tail feathers and since I can't see #2's comb that is what I am basing most of my decision on. The top I am about 99% sure is a boy though.

 

[SD Bird Lady]

Carolina Hen , did you get any definitive answers in the other thread? Just wondered what you find out in case I ever decide to get darks.

 

[crazycluck86]

I am not going to be a lot of help but, I am kind of leaning toward roo for both.  They seem short on tail feathers and since I can't see #2's comb that is what I am basing most of my decision on. The top I am about 99% sure is a boy though.

Noooooo! My babies! This will sound ridiculous, but number one has just a 'red lump' for a comb and number two has the little dino bumps?

 

[Huntress78]

OK, here are my two babies. Any guesses?








Bird Lady weren't you going to post pics?
Did I miss them?

 

[crazycluck86]

Just a guess "/ the lighter chick looks like a roo, but just a guess. Very cute

 

[SD Bird Lady]

I was but I am having camera issue so I don't have any pics. My babies are already 2.5 weeks old

 

[CarolinaHen]

Nothing definitive. Someone stated that there can be various shadings in dark chicks, but they are still considered Darks. I'm marking them with leg bands so I can tell the color differences as they mature. I'll keep you updated

 

[Huntress78]

Just a guess "/ the lighter chick looks like a roo, but just a guess. Very cute

That's my guess too. You're very kind to say they're cute but they are definitely in their ugly stage....long gangly legs and sparse feathers.
I need a new roo for one of my flocks....maybe this little guy will be it. (Unless Sjisty wants to send me her beautiful blue Elmo.) Can you tell I have rooster envy? LOL

 

[Huntress78]

I was but I am having camera issue so I don't have any pics. My babies are already 2.5 weeks old

Well I guess you'll have to get a new camera then.....and new chicks to try it out on! Win, win!!

 

[CarolinaHen]

These two got caught in a rain shower so I used the blow drier on them, and now they think that whenever a towel is around they should snuggle in it and wait for the blow drier! Absolutely rotten!! LOL