Hens or Roos? We’re confused.

[Nevin]

Hi - we have 3 SLW that we thought we sexed as hens (hatched from eggs, used pin feather sizing at day 1-2). But now that they are a few weeks old, two are clearly bigger than the third. We’re wondering now if we have 1 hen and 2 Roos? Pictures are the pin feathers, and then two next to each other as they look today. The little one’s wing feathers grew out faster than the others, although they’re catching up now. Thanks for any input.

 

[The Backyard Bantams]

Looks like a little roo on the right!

Feather sexing is often inaccurate… It can help give you an idea but it’s not always right... vent sexing is the most accurate, but please don’t do it unless you are an expert, it is very easy to hurt the chick…

I also noticed that the one on the right is standing much taller, looks like it has more of a male’s posture… Again that is a very inaccurate sexing method but I can give you a hint.

Definitely sounds like you have a hen and two roosters.

Adorable either way!

 

[Nevin]

Thanks for the help. They are Silver Laced Wyandottes. Now we’re wondering if they donturn outbto be roosters, if they can cohabitants or if one will have to go. They definitely seem more masculine than the smaller chick. Bulkier. Thicker legs. Etc..

 

[Ebony Rose]

I also account for posture when guessing gender. I'm thinking you have one pullet, and the other Mr. Stands-So-Tall.