Hen or rooster?

[Ponc]

Need help sexing these two chicks 3 wks old. Leghorn rooster RIR hen. Fingers crossed for hens. I know the comb is very prominent but they are in leghorn so really not sure. Don't know when the comb changes colour. So you knowelege would be greatly appreciated

 

[Silviaschicks]

those both look like cockerels for that much comb development at 3 weeks

 

[Ponc]

those both look like cockerels for that much comb development at 3 weeks

awe was hoping they were hens but when they started the comb this early I was afraid they were roosters. Thanks.

 

[NhRN]

I read some posts that say you may be fine as long as it is not already turning red... maybe the comb + redness is what gives away the roo, not just comb development...keep us posted!

 

[Ponc]

I read some posts that say you may be fine as long as it is not already turning red... maybe the comb + redness is what gives away the roo, not just comb development...keep us posted!

Thanks hopefully we'll find out for sure soon. I found a great chart after I posted, so fingers crossed. Unfortunately I can't attached the PDF file.

 

[keesmom]

Do you have an updated picture? If they still have pale combs they are pullets.

 

[365username]

Looks like you have what I call a mix up. It’s where you guess it’s a hen then it’s a rooster then you think it’s a hen again but it turns out to start crowing. I’ve had that many times, it’s confusing but your just gonna have to wait til it’s an adult.

 

[Ponc]

Do you have an updated picture? If they still have pale combs they are pullets.

still pale..

 

[keesmom]

They're pullets. A cockerel's comb would be red by now. Leghorns mature early.

 

[Ponc]

They're pullets. A cockerel's comb would be red by now. Leghorns mature early.

Yes our thinking too and no wattles yet either. Thanks..