Cornish questions

horseyjess

Songster
14 Years
Sep 2, 2009
373
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SW Florida
I am 99% that I have a bunch of Dark Cornish in this batch of chicks from MCMurray! I am thinking that there are about 8 of them. I need to start cutting down my numbers someone wants some hens she doesnt care what breed. I know these arent prolific egg layers but as long as they will that is ok with her. How can I tell the Roos from the Pulletts at 8-9 weeks this pea comb thing is a pain in the rump! It seems like some have more brown in them then others... Anyone have any pics to help me figure this out I know I have a bunch of EEs that I am having this same problem with so I am calling most Roos... Any pics would be great !!
 
The first thing I see on my darks in the shape of the juvenile feathers coming in on the saddle (pointed male, round female). The next thing I look at is the feathering on the chest. Hens will have a mottled look, males are solid.

It is very hard to tell the youngsters apart at a young age. I will see if I have any photos.
 

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