Roo or pullet white leghorn?

[dirtroaddarlin]

agree with @junebuggena
also, I'd watch that little cockerel... if he continues to grow exponentially faster than the other one, it may be a Cornish X not a leghorn.

Here is a picture of the two leghorns. The top one was partially under the light but I think it still shows their sizes good enough. They are 5 weeks old. What’s your opinion - Leghorn or Cornish? @junebuggena @Frazzemrat1 and anyone else who would like to respond

 

[Neil Murphy]

My leghorns are the same size at that age.

The crown indicator seems foolproof with White Legs, it comes in faster and bigger on the males, that's a male.

The Barred Rocks may also be a rooster but I wouldn't snap his neck based on the crown in that picture.

 

[dirtroaddarlin]

My leghorns are the same size at that age.

The crown indicator seems foolproof with White Legs, it comes in faster and bigger on the males, that's a male.

The Barred Rocks may also be a rooster but I wouldn't snap his neck based on the crown in that picture.

I’m not going to kill any. I’m either going to sell the roosters that I have for cheap, or give them to someone. I don’t have the heart (yet) to ring their necks. Lol

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

The one with the red comb is a cockerel. The other is likely a pullet. Leghorns grow big combs normally, so don't be worried about the other, unless it turns red. The. It's probably a boy.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Junebuggena

 

[dirtroaddarlin]

Here is a picture with them side by side. Thoughts on if the bigger one is a Leghorn or Cornish x? We decided earlier he’s a boy.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

What would help me distinguish if I have a white leghorn rooster or a Cornish x?

Leghorns have white earlobes while Cornish crosses have red earlobes.

 

[dirtroaddarlin]

Leghorns have white earlobes while Cornish crosses have red earlobes.

Here’s a closeup

 

[Frazzemrat1]

can we get a side shot of his face? A straight on shot, not overhead? Given the size difference, I really think he's a Cornish x

 

[dirtroaddarlin]

can we get a side shot of his face? A straight on shot, not overhead? Given the size difference, I really think he's a Cornish x

This is the best I have for now, I can take a new picture when I get home if this one isn’t clear enough