Deleware Chick Sexing

[jferg0868]

I have a Deleware Chick that I'm having a difficult time sexing. (S)he has a lot of smut down her back, but (s)he is 5-6 weeks old and her wattle and comb look small compared to some images I've seen of 4 week old Deleware cockrels. (S)he does have thick legs, though. I'm learning towards male. Thoughts?

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Looks like a pullet since the comb and wattles are still very pale.

 

[JedJackson]

Looks like a pullet so far.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Looks like a pullet so far.... Its a little early.


Also, she has SMUT down her back????? Do I really want to know?

 

[jferg0868]

Hahaha. That's what other threads called the black down her back?

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Hahaha. That's what other threads called the black down her back?

I have NEVER heard that term used for anything other than... well, smut. LOL

 

[jferg0868]

Apparently it's a real thing:

Smut. Black feathers that are uncharacteristic for the breed, such as black body feathers in a Rhode Island Red.

However in this instance I don't think they are necessarily "uncharacteristic" but IDK. I'm faking it till I make it

 

[3KillerBs]

I have NEVER heard that term used for anything other than... well, smut. LOL

It's the original meaning of the word -- dirty smears or dirty-looking marks.