Leghorn cockerels ???

[Andie32]

These two hatched about 1.5 weeks ago. I know that’s a little early, but I found a “wing sexing” article. I’m not sure how true it is, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I’m pretty sure they’re both leghorn eggs fertilized by an americauna roo. What are your thoughts?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Wing sexing is only accurate on day old chicks and for only some breeds. Leghorns develop fast, so you will be able to identify gender at 4-6 weeks.

 

[Acre4Me]

If you have males and females, you will be pretty confident by 6 weeks bc you’ll be able to compare. As noted, they do develop fast, and wing sexing only works the first day or two and only for certain breeds.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Here's what a male Leghorn looks like at 7 weeks.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I agree with the others. Why is one of them's feathers like that? Is it genetic or some type of accident? I have never seen anything like that! I wonder how it'll feather out!!

 

[Andie32]

It hatched almost bald. It’s feathered in quite a bit. I have no idea how it happened.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

So strange. Definitely keep us updated!