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Combs and wattle

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by hobby, Jan 24, 2013.

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  1. Jan 24, 2013 #1
    hobby

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    I have eight chicks that are five weeks old. Four have large combs and the other four do not. Only one has wattles. Can the gender be determined by this? Any feedback would be greatful.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2013 #2
    ChickenCanoe

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    Yes, usually the combs of the cockerels will be growing earlier than the pullets.That's one of the best ways at that age. With some breeds the males' legs will be thicker and longer too. When they get new feathers the males will have pointed feathers and females rounder. The tails will begin to look differently then too.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2013 #3
    hobby

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    Thank you.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2013 #4
    farmerChef

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    the pointed saddle(back) and hackle(neck) feathers on the males will come in around 3-4 months old. if you post pictures, we should be able to help you sex them
     
  9. Jan 25, 2013 #5
    hdowden

    hdowden Overrun With Chickens

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    its not 100% right. if you post pics we can give you an idea but wait till they are at least 8 weeks to post pics and then you ca repost at 16 weeks of age if you still have not been able to sex them. you can also look up my article: is my chicken a pullet or cockerel for ways to sex
     
  11. Jan 25, 2013 #6
    hobby

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    I will wait a few weeks and post some pictures. Thank y'all for your advice.
     

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