Gender Reveal - light sussex 9 weeks old

[TLW1980]

Hi All

So new to the breed, I have just aquired two new family members and at first I straight up thought roos - but after some research its left me even more confused - I have grey legs and yellow legs - sorry for so many pics thought it would help and please don't mind harry he has taken them under his winge immediately and does not ever stray far lol

Any help is always greatly appreciated

Cheers Tammy

 

[3KillerBs]

Just one of them has a really red comb, right?

That one seems likely to me to be male, but you should be seeing the saddle feathers come in within the next month.

please don't mind harry he has taken them under his winge immediately and does not ever stray far

Good boy, Harry!

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

The one with yellow legs is a Columbian Wyandotte based on that rose comb it's sporting. The other is a Light Sussex, though! As for their sexes, I'm getting cockerel vibes from both of them, personally...

 

[TLW1980]

Just one of them has a really red comb, right?

That one seems likely to me to be male, but you should be seeing the saddle feathers come in within the next month.



Good boy, Harry!

See kind of they are actually both really quiet light ( photos are like enhanced or something) but "he" does have quite red wattles and pretty sure it's going to be a rose comb not sure if hens have these?? - Yeah i know to look out for those (saddle feathers) - just last time i went through this i ended up with four roosters i don't want to get attached again ahah seller said he would swap them out if they are boys - i was just really hoping to not have to wait so long ( i know me im going to keep them haha)

Harry is a great boy

 

[TLW1980]

The one with yellow legs is a Columbian Wyandotte based on that rose comb it's sporting. The other is a Light Sussex, though! As for their sexes, I'm getting cockerel vibes from both of them, personally...

Oh really i have never heard of that breed before?? I assumed they came from the same flock ( raises shoulders) - I kind of am to if im being honest i just really want someone to prove me wrong haha

 

[3KillerBs]

See kind of they are actually both really quiet light ( photos are like enhanced or something) but "he" does have quite red wattles and pretty sure it's going to be a rose comb not sure if hens have these?? - Yeah i know to look out for those (saddle feathers) - just last time i went through this i ended up with four roosters i don't want to get attached again ahah seller said he would swap them out if they are boys - i was just really hoping to not have to wait so long ( i know me im going to keep them haha)

Harry is a great boy

Both male and female Wyandottes have rose combs.

Here's one of my Wyandotte cross ladies:

And a Wyandotte cross cockerel (the black one):

 

[TLW1980]

Both male and female Wyandottes have rose combs.

Here's one of my Wyandotte cross ladies:
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And a Wyandotte cross cockerel (the black one):

Aww she is sweet and boys are handsome

See i actually have no idea haha - i have been trying for 1yr to just get some pretty girls for me and my grand daughter to have as pets - im more for the company than produce - im just having no luck - and beginning to loose my faith in people not being honest - well sellers knowing more than me - im actualy ok with having the boys as pets - hubby is not lol

Side not - thought i was getting light sussex - but seel last comment :/

They are so very similar i would have never known if i didn't have you guys

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

The one with yellow legs is a Columbian Wyandotte based on that rose comb it's sporting. The other is a Light Sussex, though! As for their sexes, I'm getting cockerel vibes from both of them, personally...

I agree!

 

[3KillerBs]

See i actually have no idea haha - i have been trying for 1yr to just get some pretty girls for me and my grand daughter to have as pets - im more for the company than produce - im just having no luck - and beginning to loose my faith in people not being honest - well sellers knowing more than me

That's sad to hear.

Where, in general, are you located? Maybe some other BYCer could help you.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Aww she is sweet and boys are handsome

See i actually have no idea haha - i have been trying for 1yr to just get some pretty girls for me and my grand daughter to have as pets - im more for the company than produce - im just having no luck - and beginning to loose my faith in people not being honest - well sellers knowing more than me - im actualy ok with having the boys as pets - hubby is not lol

Side not - thought i was getting light sussex - but seel last comment :/

They are so very similar i would have never known if i didn't have you guys

I'm sorry for your difficulty finding pullets Perhaps you could try an autosexing breed like a Cream Legbar, Rhodebar, Welbar, or Bielefelder! The different genders of chicks have drastically different appearances even when first hatched and as they mature, it is also quite clear! It upsets me so much when there are dishonest sellers. It's unfair to their cockerels they pawned off and discourages the buyer from chicken keeping