Barred rock chicks - boy and girl?

[ChicKola]

Hi. Me again..

I think I’m getting better at this. And I hear/read that barred rocks are one of the easiest to sex at a young age. (If you’re too late to check the dot on their head at hatching)

At this age:
Boys = lighter more defined lines
Girls = darker, more spotty looking as opposed to lined

So, tell me your thoughts - I’ve got a boy AND a girl here don’t I?

 

[JedJackson]

One male, one female is my bet.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

One male, one female is my bet.

I agree!

 

[ChicKola]

One male, one female is my bet.

I definitely think so. I just had someone tell me that black wash on yellow legs is a girl trait, boys have solid yellow legs. Do you know if this is an accurate finding? If so - both would actually be girls!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Hi. Me again..

I think I’m getting better at this. And I hear/read that barred rocks are one of the easiest to sex at a young age. (If you’re too late to check the dot on their head at hatching)

At this age:
Boys = lighter more defined lines
Girls = darker, more spotty looking as opposed to lined

So, tell me your thoughts - I’ve got a boy AND a girl here don’t I?

Pullets.

 

[ChicKola]

Pullets.

Yay! So far I’m 100% on tsc sold as Pullets hahaha

 

[MysteryChicken]

Yay! So far I’m 100% on tsc sold as Pullets hahaha

Headspots aren't that reliable for sexing Plymouth Barred Rocks.

I go by leg color.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Also, I don't go by barring until about 4-5 weeks of age.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I can't remember how old this chick was, I'm thinking 5 weeks. This is a pullet.