Roo or hen??

[SourdoughChicks]

Who vent sexed him? It is quite tricky. Can we see pictures of your for sure pullets?

It is a breeder of oprtingtons, she’s a friend of mine

Sure! Gimme a second to grab them haha

 

[SourdoughChicks]

It is a breeder of oprtingtons, she’s a friend of mine

Sure! Gimme a second to grab them hahaSorry I missed their heads, these are their bodies. Will get their head just gimme a second, they move around a lot

 

[Owenp_2]

Can you tell me why you think that??? I’ve been told it has a hens body and I agree. Just not sure about the comb.

I bought some chicks back in the fall, purchasing 4 hens and 1 roo. The first rooster became obvious but one of my “hens” started to develop bigger combs than the other hens and by about week 12 (give or take) it became clear it was a rooster.

 

[SourdoughChicks]

That’s his full brother. He had 3-4 times the comb. And the mom had a big old comb when I saw her too.

 

[SourdoughChicks]

What breed is it?

A mutt of salmon faverolle, wellsummer and barnevelder

 

[SourdoughChicks]

I mean, I can call in some experts, if you want. They’ll correct me if I’m wrong.

@TheOddOneOut @Overo Mare @EmmaRainboe

Awe thanks. I’m not doubting your ability. Just wondering why you thought that! I’m still learning!

 

[JustBabyMargo]

I mean, I can call in some experts, if you want. They’ll correct me if I’m wrong.

@TheOddOneOut @Overo Mare @EmmaRainboe

Oh, yes, and of course, @cherrynberry

 

[Painted Calls]

Definitely a cockerel.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

100% cockerel. Vent sexing is inaccurate and dangerous when not done by trained professionals.

 

[SourdoughChicks]

While we are at it, what do you think of this little one(4.5 weeks old) I’m thinking pullet but not sure(again) this one was SR when sold to me.