Sexing 10wk old Wyandottes. Any Dottie experts??

[kelsienorman]

At 8 weeks, I’m thinking both pullets. But the second one looks younger. Maybe it’s just the angle of the photo.

Chick #2 is feathering out a lot slower than the rest. Got them both as day olds. Could the slow growth be a sign of a male?

 

[Fluster Cluck Acres]

Chick #2 is feathering out a lot slower than the rest. Got them both as day olds. Could the slow growth be a sign of a male?

Ive heard that it could be, but it that might be breed specific. Not sure about Wyandottes. If you’d told me your chicks were 6 weeks old, I’d say the second one is likely a cockerel due to comb color & wattle development. But at 8 weeks I would be less concerned about color development.

 

[Chicalina]

For comparison, my two 10 week old Wyandottes. There is a marked difference in comb growth and body shape.

 

[Fluster Cluck Acres]

For comparison, my two 10 week old Wyandottes. There is a marked difference in comb growth and body shape.

Your birds are lovely! I especially like that buff one. Are they pure Wyandotte?

 

[Chicalina]

Your birds are lovely! I especially like that buff one. Are they pure Wyandotte?

Thank you!
Yes they are pure Wyandottes. The pullet is a White Partridge I believe (rather unusual colour), and the cockerel is a mix of Silver and Gold Pencilled (one parent of each).

 

[BigRedCockadoodle]

Anyone think the one with the green feathers looks more cockerel? I have a bunch right now I myself am unsure of as they are harder for me to tell as some breeds, but I kind of celebrate my Roos as I love how pretty they are. Can’t wait to hear who is going to crow here soon.

 

[Farm_Fresh]

Hasami is amazing. I love her little crooked face!