Help with sexing 12 week olds.

[SpeckledHen35]

The last one is a girl. #outnumbered

 

[aart]

It's really easier to tell from 4-6 weeks by comb and wattle size and/or color.
Otherwise hackle and saddle feathers on males often don't become obvious until 14-16 weeks.

The big feet/legs worry me more than the tail. While curved tail feathers are a sign it could possibly be a boy some pullets develop them too. I think it as @aart that had photos to show that but that was a long time ago.

Yes, have seen plenty of pullets with curved tails.

 

[SpeckledHen35]

It's really easier to tell from 4-6 weeks by comb and wattle size and/or color.
Otherwise hackle and saddle feathers on males often don't become obvious until 14-16 weeks.


Yes, have seen plenty of pullets with curved tails.

Thank you. That’s interesting that it’s easier earlier. I’ve just been staring at them for weeks willing them not all to be male!