Barred rocks gender?

mandielynn

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Apr 23, 2019
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Ive had them for about 5 days, when i got them they already had a few feathers so not an exact age. Can anyone give me some insight on what i have gender wise i have 6 chicks! Any other pictures needed let me know!
 

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Ive had them for about 5 days, when i got them they already had a few feathers so not an exact age. Can anyone give me some insight on what i have gender wise i have 6 chicks! Any other pictures needed let me know!
head spot sexing is notoriously difficult and full of guessing. It also helps to have pictures of their legs to go along with it. From head alone there may be a Cockerel or two there but again it's very much an educated guessing game at this age. Things to watch for are leg color (darker for pullets lighter for cockerels), defined spots that are more central on the head for pullets vs spots that have black parts or appear very splotchy and may extend towards the neck and sides for cockerels. Also as they feather in the girls will stay darker in overall coloring as they only have a single barring Gene copy whereas the males will lighten up as they have two copies.
 
head spot sexing is notoriously difficult and full of guessing. It also helps to have pictures of their legs to go along with it. From head alone there may be a Cockerel or two there but again it's very much an educated guessing game at this age. Things to watch for are leg color (darker for pullets lighter for cockerels), defined spots that are more central on the head for pullets vs spots that have black parts or appear very splotchy and may extend towards the neck and sides for cockerels. Also as they feather in the girls will stay darker in overall coloring as they only have a single barring Gene copy whereas the males will lighten up as they have two copies.
Thanks for the reply! Ill have to take some better pictures my 4 year old was holding them they do have feathers so ill try and get a more foot/wing picture! As long as i get a couple ladies ill be happy! This is my first time with chickens so thanks for all the tips!
 

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