***video of baby bird on post #16 for your vote*** I posted about how fast they grow somewhere else, then mentioned that I was a little worried about this one, ClaraBell, which I'm afraid might be a Clarence Bill. Two folks chimed up, Sonew123 and Skilz; one said boy and one said girl. So, I am moving the photos here and asking all you knowledgeable people for your guess. I think he/she is about 7 weeks old now, so time will tell. But, with each day that passes we get more attached. We only have 3 chicks, and live where we cannot have a rooster - so to lose one would be hard. Here's a head shot: Full-body pics here. My cause for concern: no tail feathers, long neck pin feathers, wide comb, red comb, waddles, very affectionate to humans. All warning signs of a young boy. sad But, on the other hand, this breed is known for a rose-colored comb, and I've see hens in this breed with waddles. And the chicken lady (at a poultry farm) where we got him/her is very knowledgeable and gave us a "sex guarantee."
have any photos of it from when it was younger? (or a good memory?) http://www.dominiquechicken.com/Sexing_Dominique_chicks.html
MetalSmitten, thanks so much for the link. I had done some google searches and read about the "shadow" on the leg and the head spot. But, my memory is terrible and EVERY SINGLE pic I have of her/him (I'll just change the name to CB for simplicity's sake), is from the back and side rather than the front and top. Grrr.
I'd guess cockerel by the very light coloration and stockiness of legs. My Dom girl had a hint of wattle and bit of pink to her comb at that age also but her legs were twigs compared to your chick and she was more like 50/50 on her barring.
Oh no. I've changed my avatar in mourning...we'll put in a call to the chicken lady to see if she still has some from that age group and can do a swap with us. I feel so bad for CB. What a cushy life he has had, and now it will all change. <snif>
Looks like a roo to me too, lighter coloring and wattles coming in Don't see any saddle feathers yet, but I'm going with cockerel
That looks like a boy to me, the males are much lighter in their coloring than the females let me see about getting some pics of my doms on here for you. Give me a sec, u should have some at about 8 weeks and younger to compare.
