Cuckoo Marans sexing?

[amykbennett]

We just picked up this Cuckoo Marans at the local feed store. She's probably a little under 2 weeks old. She was sold as a pullet. But I'm reading that they can be sexed based on wing pattern and head spots even at this age. The uniform barring on the wings, comb already forming and larger head spot has me concerned. Do I need to worry that we have a cockerel on our hands? Already have 1 rooster in our flock - don't really need another. TIA!

 

[-Flash-]

Too early. (For me, I don't know about the auto sexing)

 

[amykbennett]

Too early. (For me, I don't know about the auto sexing)

Thanks - I know for most breeds it'd be way too early. But my understanding is that Cuckoo Marans can be sexed super early. Our first experience with this breed.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

With cuckoo Marans, both males and females are barred, so no real way to tell by headspot or coloring at this young age. You will probably know right around six weeks when the comb will get larger if it is a male. Feel free to post update photos.

 

[Painted Calls]

Too young to accurately sex. Post pics showing comb and wattles, at 6 weeks.