D’uccle sexing

[TwistedTayy]

I suspect all pullets… I actually want one rooster . If some one suspects one you will save me a lot of money lol. Chicks are from TinyRaptrz (hatching eggs) from their silver/blue silver line (a project color). 4 weeks old (I know it’s a little early but usually with single comb babies you can get a decent idea)

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[JedJackson]

I think they are all pullets, too. But a little too early to be certain. If it is not obvious in a couple of weeks, post again.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

@BantamChickies

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I think they are all pullets, too. But a little too early to be certain. If it is not obvious in a couple of weeks, post again.

I agree. All look like pullets, but it is a little early, updated in about 2 weeks!!

 

[TwistedTayy]

I will update in a couple weeks, but DARN! The ONE time we wanted a cockerel. Trying to get a good little breeding flock going!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I suspect all pullets… I actually want one rooster . If some one suspects one you will save me a lot of money lol. Chicks are from TinyRaptrz (hatching eggs) from their silver/blue silver line (a project color). 4 weeks old (I know it’s a little early but usually with single comb babies you can get a decent idea)

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Id say 1 male, 2 not sure, 3 female, 4 female.. exciting!!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

@BantamChickies

so cool!!!!!

 

[Wootiecat]

To answer your question from the other post, they won't grow out of the leakage unfortunately. It will only get worse. Also, you have no frizzles in your group. The frizzling with these guys shows up by the time they are about a week old. This is what frizzles would look like at about 3-4 weeks.

 

[TwistedTayy]

To answer your question from the other post, they won't grow out of the leakage unfortunately. It will only get worse. Also, you have no frizzles in your group. The frizzling with these guys shows up by the time they are about a week old. This is what frizzles would look like at about 3-4 weeks.View attachment 3047536

I’m disappointed about the leakage but happy about the frizzle. Now to decide whether to just put a Mille fleur roo with them or still try for the color continuity…. The only breeder I know that has that color is the one I got these guys from so moderately concerned about genetic diversity there. But if there are that many leaking red I almost wonder what’s the point?

 

[kurby22]

I suspect all pullets… I actually want one rooster . If some one suspects one you will save me a lot of money lol. Chicks are from TinyRaptrz (hatching eggs) from their silver/blue silver line (a project color). 4 weeks old (I know it’s a little early but usually with single comb babies you can get a decent idea)

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They are gorgeous! I know you aren’t a huge fan of the leakage, but I think it’s really pretty in contrast to the blues/silvers! Mine seem so tiny comparatively! Maybe it’s just the angle of the pictures I feel like I know someone near me that has some of the blue/silvers. I wish I could remember where I saw them—think it was up towards Redding, CA. If I find them again I will let you know As I agree, genetic diversity is a good thing. I saw some gorgeous self blues and mottled d’Uccles at the last show nearby…but none of the silvers. Thanks for sharing them!