Light Brahma over Barred Rock, able to sex??

[Marion1975]

I'm definitely a chicken newbie but I have been trying to educate myself on maybe what I have here. I let my broody cochin hatch a baby. The daddy is a light brahma and mama is a barred rock. Are you able to know the sex of these babies from day one? Super curious as to what I have, besides an adorable baby.

 

[HappyClucker7]

No, you usually can't tell when they are that young. You're going to have to wait until he/she grows some feathers and the comb and wattles start to grow. You certainly have a beautiful chick though!

 

[Marion1975]

No, you usually can't tell when they are that young. You're going to have to wait until he/she grows some feathers and the comb and wattles start to grow. You certainly have a beautiful chick though!

Ok thank you! I keep reading that a light spot on the head indicates a male. So Im hopeful that shes a she but it sure is fun to watch her grow and Im so happy my first ever baby hatched at home is healthy!

 

[keesmom]

Ok thank you! I keep reading that a light spot on the head indicates a male. So Im hopeful that shes a she but it sure is fun to watch her grow and Im so happy my first ever baby hatched at home is healthy!

You are correct, that is a black sex link. And a pullet.

 

[Marion1975]

You are correct, that is a black sex link. And a pullet.

I would be SO HAPPY if it is!!!!