Pinking up of Comb

[Erica]

Hi jdoane,
There does seem to be a bit more wattle growth than a girl would have at that age. Have these birds been on a much higher protein diet than usual? That would explain early comb development in a girl.
I usually comb sex all my birds at 3 weeks, not 4. By the end of that extra week even girls can have a pink blush. However the wattles on the chick you've photographed do lean toward cockerel, in my view.
Then again I'm definitely no expert in sexing Plymouth rocks.
Good luck,
Erica

 

[jdoane]

I've been feeding a chick startsr grower that is 20% protein. Plus they some yogurt or egg everyday. When I get home I'll post a 3 week picture.

 

[jdoane]

Turns out I had a 3 week pic. Does this help?

 

[chickarooo]

Hmmm

 

[jdoane]

Just compared the comb and waddle development of my BR to my Golden Sex link (same age) and it looks the same. Not sure if that is helpful at all given different breed but... Ok OK. I know I'm grasping at straws here. LOL

 

[mandelyn]

If I had to tell you male or female RIGHT NOW for some reason, I'd be compelled to say male. But really, I want 2-3 more weeks on that bird to feel more confident in that choice. LOL Helpful, right? Usually I'm pretty good at this but this individual is making it tough.

 

[jdoane]

If I had to tell you male or female RIGHT NOW for some reason, I'd be compelled to say male. But really, I want 2-3 more weeks on that bird to feel more confident in that choice. LOL Helpful, right? Usually I'm pretty good at this but this individual is making it tough.

Thanks. I had heard Barred Rocks were pretty easy at this age so this is confusing!

I just posted on "what breed or gender" is this thread so we'll see what others have to say too.

 

[Lynne7]

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Hi jdoane,
There does seem to be a bit more wattle growth than a girl would have at that age. Have these birds been on a much higher protein diet than usual? That would explain early comb development in a girl.
I usually comb sex all my birds at 3 weeks, not 4. By the end of that extra week even girls can have a pink blush. However the wattles on the chick you've photographed do lean toward cockerel, in my view.
Then again I'm definitely no expert in sexing Plymouth rocks.
Good luck,
Erica

Can I possibly message you on here? You have given the best intake ad advice I have seen in the couple of weeks I've been looking things about about my own chicken.