chicks in shipping-- tell me not to panic

[RevlisRemmah]

Also I think two of the remaining 4 might be boys, although they were purchased sexed female.

You have had quite the journey getting these babies! And twists and turns keep happening. So sorry but glad to hear they seem to be on the mend a little!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I did see at least one that was looking male ish, but at the same time, depening on breeder quaility, they could be badly marked females

This was a female I got from a hatchery last year as an example

 

[RevlisRemmah]

I did see at least one that was looking male ish, but at the same time, depening on breeder quaility, they could be badly marked females

This was a female I got from a hatchery last year as an example
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That is a mixed up looking female! Very unique!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

That is a mixed up looking female! Very unique!

I know. I miss her a lot. She was the friendliest little pullet I'd ever known

 

[JacinLarkwell]

But the point is, they may look male colored, but they can also possibly be badly marked females

 

[feliciadawn]

So I have two small chicks that have white breasts, and two larger ones with black striped breasts. I figure the larger ones are either male or miscolored female. Really, it wouldn't matter so much as long as they are happy healthy faveroles. Your blackbearded one was cute.

 

[RevlisRemmah]

I know. I miss her a lot. She was the friendliest little pullet I'd ever known

Sorry you don’t have her anymore! I have 3 SF coming in May. They have been on my wrist list since day 1. Hope they are as sweet as yours

 

[feliciadawn]

So when they are miscolored, how do you tell the males from females?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

So when they are miscolored, how do you tell the males from females?

The boys who got her originally probably ordered females and she never grew a larger comb or had specific male coloring. That's all I would know

 

[keesmom]

Also I think two of the remaining 4 might be boys, although they were purchased sexed female.

They look like pullets to me, although a couple are poorly colored.