My "Pullet" crowed ...

[Nicole01]

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They are bantams, so therefor they are too small to be sexed

Nicole01,
I think you are missing the term Sex-Link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261208

Chris​

Your right, I missed the sexlink. Sexlinks are sexable as chicks. I forget that sexlinks are a mixed breed like EEggers.

 

[CheekyChooks]

I've heard of the leg sexing also. I read it on a website somewhere.

 

[PaigeHgibson]

yea she/ he whatever is such a sweethear im keeping it either way

if it is a roo im gonna have to make sure i get no crosses wanna keep my silkie flock and mottled cochin flock pure , problly gonna get a coop 4 some EEs i want some blue and green eggs

 

[Cowgirl71]

Here's a link that can maybe help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/legchart/leg%20color%20chart.htm

(Change "backyardchickens" to "ulitimatefowl." For some reason it won't post properly.)


Now here's my only question. It says Y x Y = B-pullets, Y-stags ??? If you cross a Rhode Island Red with a Rhode Island Red, you get all yellow legs. But if you cross a Rhode Island Red with a Barred Rock you do get B-pullets, Y-stags. Why?

I did BTW do a cross of a Buff Orp roo (white legs) and Barred Rock hens (yellow legs) last year. I gave away all the roosters as chicks. To my surprise, the hybrid pullet's legs were white, yellow, willow green, and blue slate. But when I stumbled upon this chart it all made sense.