Help ME I believe this to be a Female RIR

[WildeChicken]

Hello, my chicken loving people! I am embarking on a whole new journey as a "chicken mom". I believe I have picked out a RIR FEMALE. But it was only born on the 20th. I have never owned a pet chicken, only had them in yard as layers. (and even then they were mostly my fathers)

ANYWAYS I am trying to make sure that the lil chick I chose is indeed a Gal bc I am already pretty attached. And not that roosters are not awesome, But as an indoor pet... I dont think the crowing would work out well... Hahah Please let me know what you all think. I mean I looked online and the colors vary... and me being a novice I would rather have some "expert" advise!

 

[chickenlver2013]

Try this. http://animalsciences.missouri.edu/reprod/ReproTech/Feathersex/sld006.htm this method works Everytime

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Try this. http://animalsciences.missouri.edu/reprod/ReproTech/Feathersex/sld006.htm this method works Everytime

Feather sexing does NOT work every time. It only works with chicks from a first-generation cross that were specifically bred to be feather-sexed, and even then only when the chicks are a day or two old. It doesn't work on older chicks.

OP, there is no way to sex your baby. It's even too old to vent-sex at this point. Sorry, you'll have to wait.

 

[donrae]

Agreed--that feather sexing is for specific crosses. Folks don't always read the fine print

OP--your bird is too young to tell the gender. You'll want to be watching for a large, red comb--with this breed that'll likely be your first clue if you have a boy. Post pics again around 6 weeks and we'll have a better idea of gender, by then they're usually pretty obvious if they're male. Red boys aren't shy, as a rule!

 

[SilkiesForEver]

I agree with all the above posts, but I just want to put in my two cents.

Your chick isn't an RIR, but actually is a Production red. They are great layers, and since they resemble an RIR and do have that breed in their ansestry, feedstores list them as RIR's.

 

[Wyandottes7]

I agree with all the above posts, but I just want to put in my two cents.

Your chick isn't an RIR, but actually is a Production red. They are great layers, and since they resemble an RIR and do have that breed in their ansestry, feedstores list them as RIR's.

I agree.

 

[BantamLover21]

Your chick is either a Rhode Island Red or Production red, and it is too young to accurately tell (or even guess) the gender. I would post new photos once "she" reaches about 6 weeks of age; by then, her gender should be more obvious. She's very adorable!

 

[WildeChicken]

thank you all! I appreciate the info and feedback you all Rock! I will continue to watch her and post photos.

 

[WildeChicken]

Thank you!

 

[WildeChicken]

Thank you so much that helps!! Bc if that is true, her being a PR. She is a mix of RIR and production Red... IF we have the rooster breed correct.. As I look as photos I dunno if he is now... Ill post a photo of I'm soon too. I am eager to see what she turns out to really be (gender wise)