Link to telling sex of Rhode Island Red Rooster and Hens

[lazy gardener]

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[newbyman]

Looks like you have 4 roosters for sure. If their is a black stripe on their heads, than their hens. Hope this helps.

 

[newbyman]

The five around or closest to the leg horn definitely look like roos (just like the two roos I thought were hens from last summer pics), or you can Google "feather sexing RIR's" and maybe you can get a better idea. The one top righr of all in the pic looks like a hen but unsure of the top left one bc can't really see in pic. Good luck.

 

[newbyman]

Let me know what you find out

 

[smcdermott]

What about 4 week Ole's? Same way? With the black stripe on head??

 

[sjturner79]

Can anyone tell from this pic if this day old RIR is a cock or pullet ?

 

[Sinsational]

I'm a first time chick owner. They are 3 weeks old now, and came sexed from the hatchery. One looks quite different. Over the past few days I have noticed more differences between "her" and the other 2. She is quite a bit bigger, but less feathered. She stands different, more curious, and protective of the smaller ones. Please let me know if you think I have a little roo in my midst.

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[ChcknNurse]

An original study by Byerly and Quinn (1936)  said that the stripe/spot head method for RIR was an average of 82% acccuracy. I at one time only raised RIR and pulled from straight run batches. Only using this method. I ended with all pullets. I think the theory should be that males can NOT have the stripe/spot on their head. Where as pullets may or may not have the marks. So any RIR chick with marking should be pullet, although non marked chicks may also be pullets, just not bearing the simple tell-tale markings.

I know this is an old thread. But, our RIR had a very clear stripe. I'm seeing small spurs developing. I have heard some hens can grow spurs. But, would like to know what you all think.

 

[ChcknNurse]

Can anyone tell from this pic if this day old RIR is a cock or pullet ?

The pic for me is so blurry I can't see feathers at all. Can you take another r pic? It's been awhile so maybe you already know.

 

[CrispyTeacher]

Here are a couple of chicks that I was told were RIR's. They are 3 weeks old and in my kindergarten class. I'd love to get an idea of roo or hen. Thank you!