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!

 

[eastoregonlady]

I think they pretty much look like pullets to me! I have two buff Orpington hens who square up against each other like rooster but they are hens. It might just be their personality. Also Hasami is ADORABLE

What do you do for the cross beak, to be sure they can eat or drink ?