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[fil76]

i hatched 9 chicks but my bulb blew in the night & the birds got a chill
so I only have 1 left could you tell me if it is a cock ( more copper )
cheers fil

 

[Alexandra33]

Is there any way you could provide a shot of the comb? This is the easiest and best method of determining gender.

~Alex

 

[fil76]

better picture

 

[Hensndoes]

I was going to ask how old but now I think I see dark red on the wing.

 

[fil76]

the chick is 6 week old
cheers fil

 

[Alexandra33]

You have a cockerel on your hands. His comb and the start of shoulder patches give him away!

~Alex

 

[fil76]

thanks a lot
cheers fil

 

[drumstick diva]

He's also got feathered legs

 

[fil76]

can cocks try to crow at 6.5 week ( pushing beak in the air like gasping think crow but no noise )
cheers fil

 

[fil76]

are people sure this is a cock before I get rid of it
as I am not allowed a cockerel
cheers fil