Matching pair of Silver Penciled Wyandottes?

[Bens-Hens]

Hi all,

I have been working on our new flock's sex. I am confident I have the other 10 of this hatch pegged. These two, I am just not certain about.

As of yesterday they were 9 weeks old, SPW.

The only difference I can pick of the two, are the tales. Amy has more to her's, not sure if that is a decent indicator or not. As far as stance, comb, legs, feathers colour/patters and sound they both seem the same.

Anyone keen to give me some pointers on sexing Wyandottes at this age? Pretty please with scratch scattered in?

Meet Amy and Ryder.





Amy


Ryder


Ryder


Ryder


Amy


Amy


If I need any better/different pics just ask and I will get some tomorrow!

Thanks in advance.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Those birds are females. Male silver-penciled birds don't have penciled feathers all over their bodies like that. The males and females are look pretty different from each other. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/wyandotte/silvpen.htm

 

[Bens-Hens]

I saw a pic of the roosters and NEVER even stopped to think if that pattern would be the same as a chick to a grown bird.

I feel a bit silly now, but I am so glad you pointed it out. Thanks, and two girls! Very happy about that!

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

I saw a pic of the roosters and NEVER even stopped to think if that pattern would be the same as a chick to a grown bird.

I feel a bit silly now, but I am so glad you pointed it out. Thanks, and two girls! Very happy about that!

The only dumb question is the one you don't ask. I'm glad you did ask, and I'm happy to help.

 

[PeakyBeaky]

Agree-both are pullets.