Blue Andalusian 2.5 wks gender?

[allpeepedout]

I have two BA chicks, one blue, one splash. I know it's very early, but the splash is sprouting comb fast. Both genders do have very large combs when mature. This one does not behave like a roo at all, but also has more prominent leg spur buds than other BA. Both have very stout legs. Thanks.

 

[Blackberry18]

Leg size and spurs can't be used to determine gender, as hens can develop those characteristics too. It's is too early to tell gender, 10 -12 weeks is prime, but I'd keep on eye on the Splash Andalusian, it does have a cockerel-like look.

 

[allpeepedout]

Thank you. Both BAs feathered out super fast, including tails. In my only other chick-to-rooster experience, my BR cockerel feathered out very slowly, and was especially slow growing a tail compared to females.

I didn't know if feathering speed might be a clue in Blue Andalusians or not.