Breed and Sex? I got 2 from Atwoods, they look nearly identical. 11 weeks old

[EggSighted4Life]

Delaware cockerels. Just poor quality.

Male Delawares

It is possible it's just quality throwing me for a loop.. I'm totally here to learn, despite being too opinionated.

With more than one person saying something, I tend to pay attention!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yeah, definitely not a Delaware. Here is my Delaware hen for reference. Although that said males probably look slightly different and I think they usually do have a bit more black on them, mostly in the neck and tail/lower back region, so I suppose it’s possible they just haven’t grown into the color pattern yet and might get more white? Especially being hatchery birds and not bred to standard. BUT I don’t think that is the case here. I think this is something different entirely but what I’m not exactly sure. What were they sold as ?? Or were they not labeled ??

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Male Delawares have barred leakage down their backs...
These are delawares.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Male Delawares have barred leakage down their backs...
These are delawares.

Oh okay that’s interesting! I wasn’t sure because the ones I looked up seemed to have much less and these almost looked laced or something but it might be because they are young still and will grow into the color and get more white lol

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Oh okay that’s interesting! I wasn’t sure because the ones I looked up seemed to have much less and these almost looked laced or something but it might be because they are young still and will grow into the color and get more white lol

I agree...I think these guys are just poor quality.
They may be Delaware Broilers.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I agree...I think these guys are just poor quality.
They may be Delaware Broilers.

Yeah I’m sure that’s probably it! But will be interesting to see what they grow into lol

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I agree...I think these guys are just poor quality.

For myself, the original poster, or anyone else who might not understand this already..

What we are describing as "quality" here is regarding terms relative to breeding to a specific standard of perfection.. feather pattern quality (in THIS instance) and NOT an intent to put down anyone's bird(s).

Pattern leakage/mossy-ness is VERY common!

I didn't think they looked quite like Delawares
But almost positive they are both boys

I think you are correct.. according to stated age and comb/wattle development. Most breeds will start to show gender saddle feather around 12 weeks..

Are you going to be able to try and keep them? Or are you considering alternatives? Your place looks like it might accommodate them well, depending on their behavior, your goals, etc.