BBR/wheaten chicks, 5 weeks old

[fat brown hen]

These chicks are between 5-6 weeks old. BBR rooster over wheaten hen, both pea comb oriental something. My understanding is that BBR/wheaten can be sexed earlier than other color patterns due to sexual dimorphism.

Left and Right are the same two chicks in both photos. Any guesses as to Male/Female?

(I chose the two chicks with the most prominent chipmunk stripes and gave the rest away. I was feeling really smug until I saw that their combs are turning pink.)

 

[JedJackson]

Yes, with wheaten, black breasted red, and duckwings the males should have black breast feathers early on, and usually patchy coloring. I think those are two pullets.

 

[fat brown hen]

Yes, with wheaten, black breasted red, and duckwings the males should have black breast feathers early on, and usually patchy coloring. I think those are two pullets.

Thanks! What age do the BBR chicks start growing black feathers?

 

[JedJackson]

Thanks! What age do the BBR chicks start growing black feathers?

Usually right when the males start feathering out, but occasionally it happens later. I think you are safe with these, though. I think both are pullets.