Can sex be determined?

[KsKingBee]

I really like those mid-range Spaulding hens, the subtle patterns catch my eye.

 

[Mylied]

Peachy is getting very white in the chest while Rosie is not. I didn't get a pic of Rosie. Peachy was cheesing so I took a pic. Is it strange Rosie has never grown her head feathers back after she lost them a couple months ago? No clue why they fell off. Just the long sticking up ones, not the short ones.

 

[KsKingBee]

Peachy is getting very white in the chest while Rosie is not. I didn't get a pic of Rosie. Peachy was cheesing so I took a pic. Is it strange Rosie has never grown her head feathers back after she lost them a couple months ago? No clue why they fell off. Just the long sticking up ones, not the short ones.
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Because Peachy keeps eating them.

 

[Mylied]

Because Peachy keeps eating them.

Really? Is that a thing that happens? They live with some chickens and a young turkey.

 

[KsKingBee]

Really? Is that a thing that happens? They live with some chickens and a young turkey.

It could be any of the birds that live with her. When we see birds with no crests we look for the one that has a crest as the culprit. Yes, it is a 'thing' and quite common.