Black Langshan

[anjbagley]

How in the world do you sex these birds? I have 4 from a straight run that are 3 months old and they all look the same. Is there something I should look for? I can post pics if that would help. Thanks!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

LOL!

In the lines I have, the females feather in much faster than the males. Here is a photo showing the difference:

Ignore the older pullet in the photo. The pullet in the background is the same age as the male that lacks feathering on the wing:

 

[anjbagley]

Now that they are fully feathered is there a way to tell?

 

[anjbagley]

Okay, these pics are not the best. I tried to get a group photo but they were not in the mood. Can anyone tell what sex they are? I can see nothing!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I only see one that has a chance of being a male and it's the top one. Otherwise, they look like pullets.

 

[anjbagley]

Thank you so much. I am curious as to what kind of things you noticed, if you wouldn't mind sharing with me.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

The thing I noticed most about them is the top bird has a larger comb. True, it's not red or pink as of yet, but still larger. My 16 week old pullet still has a smaller comb than that bird.

 

[Buschie's dozen]

hens will feather first in this breed roosters will lack the tail feathers combs will not tell the truth....

 

[lillieegg]

These pictures aren't the best, they were all I have on my computerright now But this is Happy Feet I'm pretty sure she's a pullet, but I don't know for sure. Any ideas based off of these pictures?

 

[BantamLover21]

First one looks like a possible cockerel, but I think the others are pullets.