Gender guesses on these barnyard mixes?

[JoJoM]

These barnyard mixes are about 6 weeks old. Any guesses on gender? I know we’re still a bit early yet.

 

[Chickenslol]

#3 and #4 look suspicious with the combs. I'd say the first and the last two look safe, not sure about the other. I encourege you to update in a few weeks, i cant wait to see how they turn out!

 

[Painted Calls]

These are cockerels.

This one may be as well. Keep an eye on this one.

 

[CHlCKEN]

#3 and #4 look like they might be cockerels.

 

[HappyDuckie]

These are cockerels.
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This one may be as well. Keep an eye on this one.
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x2.

 

[JoJoM]

Fingers crossed that Mr. Fuzzy Feet is a Mrs but I think he's a cockerel too based on his attitude (chest bumping the bigger birds). I was really hoping the pretty beige one was going to be a lady. Oh well! It's the chance you take

Is it the feathers or the comb on the white, beige and black one gives it away? The comb is bigger than the other birds but there is no colour to it.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Roosteria]

Fingers crossed that Mr. Fuzzy Feet is a Mrs but I think he's a cockerel too based on his attitude (chest bumping the bigger birds). I was really hoping the pretty beige one was going to be a lady. Oh well! It's the chance you take

Is it the feathers or the comb on the white, beige and black one gives it away? The comb is bigger than the other birds but there is no colour to it.

Thanks everyone.

I'd agree with the previous commentators, tho I'm a chicken newb too. At this stage it's mostly comb size (and color, if it is more deep pink/red), behaviour and sometimes leg thickness, gender specific feathers will develop in the next month and a half or so, depends... This much I've learned until now from trying to sex my chicks

Been almost a month since your last comment tho, how have they developed?

 

[JoJoM]

I'd agree with the previous commentators, tho I'm a chicken newb too. At this stage it's mostly comb size (and color, if it is more deep pink/red), behaviour and sometimes leg thickness, gender specific feathers will develop in the next month and a half or so, depends... This much I've learned until now from trying to sex my chicks

Been almost a month since your last comment tho, how have they develope

Hi! Thanks for checking in. These guys & gals are now 8 weeks old and the wise peeps at BYC had predicted 100%. The black ‘questionable’ one definitely looks to be a cockerel. I was pretty disappointed about the cream one, he was so dainty! These 4 give me a 4 cockerel to 17 pullets so I know we will have a big decision to make in the next few months.

The white/black/brown one has a messed up toe. I didn’t notice it when he was small, I assume if it’s not bothering him he’s alright??

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Thanks for the updates! I just wanted to add how funny is is that your black mixed breed looks so much like this one Black Brahma cockerel I had. Not suggesting they're the same breed at all, but just thought it was funny

 

[Roosteria]

Hi! Thanks for checking in. These guys & gals are now 8 weeks old and the wise peeps at BYC had predicted 100%. The black ‘questionable’ one definitely looks to be a cockerel. I was pretty disappointed about the cream one, he was so dainty! These 4 give me a 4 cockerel to 17 pullets so I know we will have a big decision to make in the next few months.

The white/black/brown one has a messed up toe. I didn’t notice it when he was small, I assume if it’s not bothering him he’s alright??

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Thanks for the update! One of my white chicks, a pullet with a crest also has a curled toe which I noticed like a week after I got them. Actualy tried to help her straighten it by making a bunch of cardboard "shoes" and fixing it with medical tape for a week, changing it every day (touching the toe or straightening it didn't bother her at all and didn't seem to hurt her). It did help a little, but really not much. Anyway, she's a happy pullet nonetheless and does everything just as fine as other chicks. Don't worry about it too much.
Read somewhere it might be a vitamin B2 (I believe) deficiency while growing (brewer's yeast has lots of that vitamin) or inappropriate humidity levels while hatching. More experienced members might know more