Sexing 7 Week old RIR

[mommiesrcool]

I bought 2 RIR Pullets 7 weeks ago at TSC and i am new to raising and sexing chicks and i cant have a any roosters where i live and i wanted to double check on their sex so that i know if i need to find any homes for them. Nothing makes me think that they are a cockerel but like i said i don't know much because I'm new to this.

Chick 1. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6zyyX1kEp41q5KiCA


Chick 2. https://photos.app.goo.gl/8TggMvWMqm9qgUPe7

 

[black_cat]

I think that they are too young to tell.

 

[mommiesrcool]

I think that they are too young to tell.

their 7 weeks old so i thought that it was old enough

 

[black_cat]

their 7 weeks old so i thought that it was old enough

It depends on the bird. Some are very obvious at 7 weeks, some aren't If you check back in in about 3-5 weeks we could probably help you some more.

 

[mommiesrcool]

It depends on the bird. Some are very obvious at 7 weeks, some aren't If you check back in in about 3-5 weeks we could probably help you some more.

ok I'll make another post when their 12 weeks old thanks for the help !

 

[black_cat]

ok I'll make another post when their 12 weeks old thanks for the help !

No problem! If you tag me with the @ before my username, I can make sure to stop by and help out.

 

[mommiesrcool]

No problem! If you tag me with the @ before my username, I can make sure to stop by and help out.

i sure will !

 

[Glennzo]

I think they both look like girls, chick 1 could be a bit misleading though, that may be a boy. Second one is definitely a girl.

 

[mommiesrcool]

I think they both look like girls, chick 1 could be a bit misleading though, that may be a boy. Second one is definitely a girl.

i was hoping that they are all girls because i bought pullets but i know that there is a slight chance it could be a boy though

 

[Glennzo]

i was hoping that they are all girls because i bought pullets but i know that there is a slight chance it could be a boy though

The easiest way to tell is if they are going red on the comb and wattles, girls remain ‘colourless’ until they are close to lay, whilst the boys could start showing redness from 4 weeks already in some breeds.