Sexing Barred Rocks

[country girl44]

I posted two more pictures of the one in the front

 

[mclanea]

I posted two more pictures of the one in the front

I don't know. But mine look identical!

 

[country girl44]

I don't know. But mine look identical!

I know it's not easy. but im working on it cause if he's male he needs to go to his new home soon.

 

[elissamay]

I think boy, but you won't really know for sure until saddle feathers start showing up.

 

[country girl44]

I think boy, but you won't really know for sure until saddle feathers start showing up.

ok so I have to keep my eye on that one. so males are usually more white on black??

 

[country girl44]

I think boy, but you won't really know for sure until saddle feathers start showing up.

ok so explain to me saddle feathers?? please....

 

[Greenthumb83]

@country girl44

You lighter chick could be a boy, but I would not start looking for a new home for it yet. That comb still says pullet. I have a couple BR girls that are lighter than the rest. If it's a male, the comb will be much bigger and getting red by 6 weeks. You wouldn't see the saddle feathers until 10 weeks or later.

 

[Greenthumb83]

Those are saddle feathers. See on the cockerel, they are straight and pointy looking. They are also much shinier. They start about the middle of the back.

 

[country girl44]

Those are saddle feathers. See on the cockerel, they are straight and pointy looking. They are also much shinier. They start about the middle of the back.

Fantastic photo... thank you.. that helps. so much to learn

 

[Greenthumb83]

Fantastic photo... thank you.. that helps. so much to learn

This site is a wealth of knowledge. We just got our first chicks in March and have already learned so much. You should post your chicks again in a week or two so we can see how they are turning out.