I thought I knew... now I'm not so sure!

[gaeamama]

The hackles on a male are generally pointier feathers, females are rounded. If you look at the tips of the feathers growing in around the back of the neck, you should be able to see some pointier looking feathers on the roo. That's what I typically look for when I can't tell by anything else. Though I'm no expert, it does help. It's still hard to tell this young though.

 

[chicks4kids]

I think the black and white one is a girl as well. Her comb is not as pronounced as the others.

 

[LeBlackbird]

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For the Hackles, She is far too young to have them

A roo at same age=

 

[KKatknap]

Now, see, THAT one I coulda told you

 

[LeBlackbird]

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Lol, yeah

 

[cluckin_crazy]

very interesting... I will hold out a little longer and see how it goes. I will post some pics when they are 8 weeks... that will be just over a week from now I think and we'll see what you all say then

Thanks for the input and pics everyone!!

 

[M To The Maxx]

Roos

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

The B&W is male I think. My dad has a roo that looked just like him or did but, is older now even with green eyes. I can put a photo up if you wish
to perhaps give you an idea of what he might look like.