Gender and Breed Quiz (For learning purposes!)

[Ducks4us]

Yes this is fun! Love it!

 

[ChickenLover200]

Thanks for the pictures, everyone!

 

[poodlechicks]

I like this thread! I'm going to learn a lot about identifying breeds in here. In terms of roo/hen, are there breeds that you can't recognize the difference as adults?

 

[ChickenLover200]

Yes. Silkies, Campine, just to name a few... It is possiblpossible, but difficult, because both genders feather similarly...
Roo or hen? Look closely at the feathers...
Here's an example:

 

[waddles99]

Yes. Silkies, Campine, just to name a few... It is possiblpossible, but difficult, because both genders feather similarly...
Roo or hen? Look closely at the feathers...
Here's an example:

hen

 

[donrae]

I'll go---here's one of my only purebred birds

. And to help you out, I'll tell you it really truly does have feathers on it's legs, they just got worn/broken off.

Yep, he's a rooster. His name is Mel

, after Mel Gibson.

Langshan is a very good guess. They have straight combs, white skin and feathered legs, and come in this blue color. But, they're a leggier bird with a more upright stance. This guy is a Marans.

 

[ChickenLover200]

Yes. Silkies, Campine, just to name a few... It is possiblpossible, but difficult, because both genders feather similarly... Roo or hen? Look closely at the feathers... Here's an example:

hen

nope...

 

[poodlechicks]

Yes. Silkies, Campine, just to name a few... It is possiblpossible, but difficult, because both genders feather similarly...
Roo or hen? Look closely at the feathers...
Here's an example:

Thanks for the info! Now, that one screams roo to me. Is it?

 

[ChickenLover200]

Yes. Silkies, Campine, just to name a few... It is possiblpossible, but difficult, because both genders feather similarly...
Roo or hen? Look closely at the feathers...
Here's an example:

Thanks for the info! Now, that one screams roo to me. Is it?

Yes. GCs are hen feathered (roos too)

 

[poodlechicks]

I went for the enormous comb and stance