Need help sexing these Dominique/Barred Rock Bantam chicks!

[Picklesquidly]

hallo everyone! I want you to meet Pepsi and Murphy.

Murphy has a large, scattered white spot on his head, which I think indicates a cockerel. Pepsi's head, on the other hand, is completely black, which leads to my question: Is it possible to have a Dominique/barred rock (bantam) that has absolutely no white on it's head?

I also heard that pullets have darker colored legs, which Pepsi has.

So what do you think?

Murphy:










Pepsi:






Thank you for viewing!

 

[Rowsdower]

It is possible for barred rocks to lack barring. But I think your little guy is an Australorp.

 

[Picklesquidly]

It is possible for barred rocks to lack barring. But I think your little guy is an Australorp.

Really? From what I've seen, Australorp chicks have a lot more white than Pepsi. Thank you for the feedback; I'll do some research on it ^^

 

[Picklesquidly]

Anyone else? :0 Opinions on both sex and breed are needed

 

[KatieHoyle]

Here's some helpful pictures on sexing baby chicks, usually you can just look at their wings to learn the gender, take a look at these pictures!

 

[Picklesquidly]

Here's some helpful pictures on sexing baby chicks, usually you can just look at their wings to learn the gender, take a look at these pictures!

Super useful chart! This would mean that my silkie is a hen, which is absolutely wonderful. I'll compare Murphy and Pepsi tomorrow!

 

[KatieHoyle]

Best of luck to you and your flock!

 

[Rowsdower]

Super useful chart! This would mean that my silkie is a hen, which is absolutely wonderful. I'll compare Murphy and Pepsi tomorrow!

Not all breeds can be feather-sexed (Silkies cannot) and it must be done in the first day after hatch.

 

[Picklesquidly]

Not all breeds can be feather-sexed (Silkies cannot) and it must be done in the first day after hatch.

Any reliable ways to sex silkies? Or just wait, I guess ;3

 

[KatieHoyle]

Here's a helpful link!
Sorry about the above advice, I didn't realize they were silkies!
Best of luck

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/609085/sexing-your-silkies-pictures-and-tips-updated-july-5-12