Breeds please?

[chesternester]

 

[chesternester]

Is there any way to tell a cock from within the first week. I have a strong suspicion by the way it's acting.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If they are sex links or other breeds with certain traits you can tell during the first week, otherwise most you need to wait until they are 5-10 weeks of age.

 

[chesternester]

If they are sex links or other breeds with certain traits you can tell during the first week, otherwise most you need to wait until they are 5-10 weeks of age.

Well I got a couple of silkies unsexed and one of them is acting very bossy. I can post pick of "it" in detail.

 

[chesternester]

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Most time a chick with attitude is a rooster, though sometimes it's just a bossy pullet. Are they all bantams or is that a giant silkie chick?

 

[chesternester]

Most time a chick with attitude is a rooster, though sometimes it's just a bossy pullet. Are they all bantams or is that a giant silkie chick?

I have 2 bantoms and 4 pullets - week old

I just got today 8 pullets and 2 straights - a couple days old

So the answer is he/she is one of two bantoms (unsexed) of a a week (10 days) old....

I will post pic of the two compared side by side.

Thanks

 

[chesternester]

Most time a chick with attitude is a rooster, though sometimes it's just a bossy pullet. Are they all bantams or is that a giant silkie chick?

 

[chesternester]

If they are sex links or other breeds with certain traits you can tell during the first week, otherwise most you need to wait until they are 5-10 weeks of age.

 

[drumstick diva]

The tall silkie would catch my eye also. Does it always stand tall and commanding like that? Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they lay or crow. So please don't rush to do something rash. The bird could also be a bold female that will end up bossing the others.