Is comb size always an indication of sex?

[okiemamachick]

I know it depends on the type of comb but what I mean is I have 3 BO and two have a bigger comb than the other one. Mind you they are still tiny it's more like 2 have a visible comb and 1 still barely has one at all. They were SR so could be boy or girl but....I have two boys huh?

 

[RitzHomestead]

I know it depends on the type of comb but what I mean is I have 3 BO and two have a bigger comb than the other one. Mind you they are still tiny it's more like 2 have a visible comb and 1 still barely has one at all. They were SR so could be boy or girl but....I have two boys huh?

How old are they? I have about 4 BO's out of my 10 chicks they are 5 weeks old and the combs are starting to grow out a little but at a young age it is so hard to determine sex from the comb because some may just grow theirs quicker than others and still turn out to be hens.

 

[okiemamachick]

they are MAYBE 3 weeks old give or take a few days so maybe there is still hope

 

[song of joy]

If any of the combs begin to turn pinkish or reddish by 6 to 8 weeks of age, it increases the likelihood they are males.

 

[okiemamachick]

I will keep an eye out!