Dark Brahma Pullets @ 8 wks - Why does one look different?

[debid]

FTR, I said two males and a female based on sexually dimorphic patterning. I did not address the mixed breed question because I don't feel qualified to answer that. I'd suggest asking that question on the Brahma thread in the breeds board.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would also say the bottom bird is the DB pullet.

My DB hen. Note the even patterning.

And in better lighting...

Edited to add that the DB males have a lot of light/white in the shoulders and back. I DO think the other 2 are DB males.

 

[aart]

Quote: Would also guesstimate 2 cockerels and a pullet.....you'll know for sure in a couple more months or so.

 

[Cerise1924]

Hi, I am a new member as of tonight. I saw your post and am very interested in getting Brahma chicks or eggs. Can you share your source ? Thank you , Karen Elliott...I am in Kentucky

I'd be glad to. It was this eBay seller:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/west_a4?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

The eggs ship from Arizona, though, which may be too far for you.

 

[Cerise1924]

Possibly that one on the bottom is a Cockerel if its getting the green feathering....Just a guess...

Also , the lack,of tail feathering has me thinking Cockerel......

Wait a few more weeks for it to mature....

.......Cheers!

Thank you, I really appreciate your input!

Originally, that lack of tail feathering had me thinking cockerel. too. However, the "Pullet or Cockerel" thread experts took a look at the chest feathers and told me these are all pullets. Maybe it will take a few more weeks to figure out what is going on.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Have you visited the Brahma thread? Super nice folks that have expertise in Brahma.

 

[Cerise1924]

I would also say the bottom bird is the DB pullet.

My DB hen. Note the even patterning.

And in better lighting...


Edited to add that the DB males have a lot of light/white in the shoulders and back. I DO think the other 2 are DB males.

 

[Cerise1924]

Would also guesstimate 2 cockerels and a pullet.....you'll know for sure in a couple more months or so.

Thank you!!

I have three guesstimates in your camp, one guess that I have two pullets and a cockerel, and all the votes from the "Pullet or Cockerel" thread say three pullets.

Oh, my

I think that you are right in that time will tell.

 

[Cerise1924]

I suspect two cockerels and a pullet. Please take pics showing chest feathers. The upper two have a white patch beginning on the wing bow even in juvenile feathers and the chests are likely to be either white with black splotches or black.

Chest feathers - Wow, you are amazing in what you guessed!! I am so impressed.

 

[Cerise1924]

I would also say the bottom bird is the DB pullet.

My DB hen. Note the even patterning.

And in better lighting...


Edited to add that the DB males have a lot of light/white in the shoulders and back. I DO think the other 2 are DB males.

I would also say the bottom bird is the DB pullet.

My DB hen. Note the even patterning.

And in better lighting...


Edited to add that the DB males have a lot of light/white in the shoulders and back. I DO think the other 2 are DB males.

Thank you, that looks like how it is shaping up.

I wanted to mention that your DB hen is gorgeous, as are your other hens.