Blue peachicks sex ?

[adriano]

Hi

Can anyone tell me what sex these two chicks might be.

Cheers

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[new 2 pfowl]

Hello!
That chick in pictures 6 and 7 looks like a hen.
The other ones might be too young to tell?
But some of our experts will no doubt have thoughts about that...

 

[adriano]

Hello!
That chick in pictures 6 and 7 looks like a hen.
The other ones might be too young to tell?
But some of our experts will no doubt have thoughts about that...

Hi

Thanks for reply.
Bring it on i say.

Cheers

 

[DAS]

How old are the chicks?

 

[adriano]

6.5 weeks

 

[redneckrabbitry]

i was told by a peafowl breeder that males will have baring on the feathers and hens will not

 

[new 2 pfowl]

Hello again,
The experts haven't stepped in here, so although I can't tell you their sex, I'll share what you should look for (to the best of my knowledge).

As you probably know, adult males (generally) have barring on their wings; barring is clearly defined dark and light striping.
When they are young, the barring is not as clear but you can still see it.
On a female, you'll see some dark and light areas, and some delicate patterns, but the overall impression is of mottled brown tones.
On a male, however, you will see that the barring - the dark and light striping - is more clearly defined.
This is what you will want to look for on your chicks, and why I suggested that the chick in pictures 6 and 7 may be a hen.
I hope that this helps?

 

[DAS]

India blue chicks normally need to be about 3 months of age before you can be sure. Males will retain their barring after a molt, while females will lose theirs. Six weeks in a little young to tell.