how do you sex exchequer leghorn (6 week photos added)

[pearcie]

hi im a complete novice i have a 4 and a half week old exchequer leghorn chick does anybody know how to sex thease chicks thanx for any help

 

[chickenbottom]

those are so pretty maybe if you had pics we could help

and welcome to BYC

 

[pearcie]

here you go sorry if there a bit big

 

[chickenbottom]

now is this all one chicken or is every picture a different chicken

 

[miss_jayne]

pearcie...can you get a pic of just the face and head so the comb is very evident?

male leghorns tend to develop a pink comb quite quickly. females stay yellow until just before maturation.

and can i say, that is a gorgeous bird.

 

[chickenbottom]

to me it looks like a male but im not completely sure

 

[pearcie]

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yes all the same chicken

 

[pearcie]

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here you go this may help.........

 

[miss_jayne]

thanks pearcie...that there is a cockerel i'm thinking.

gosh, he's a beauty! i may be adding another color of leghorn to my flock!

 

[Spunky~Chick~Mom]

I am not sure of the sex, but it is a wonderful bird.

Now, I regret not getting any on my hatchery order!!!