Sexing my Sussex & Wellsummer "hens"

[LCMeadows]

Turns out my 3 month old Brahma is a too, and I'm questioning if the Wellsummer I bought with him is also. My White Leghorns turned out to be Sussex, which I like better, but I am also wondering if one or both are Roos. The Plymouths I raised with them are the only two out of 6 laying, and the ones I suspect to be Roos look the part. The Plymouths and Sussex are 4 weeks older than the Brahma and Wellsummer.

 

[keesmom]

The Welsummer is a pullet. Cockerels have much different coloring. Those aren't Sussex. They have yellow legs, so I would guess Columbian Rocks.

 

[fshinggrl]

Your Welsummer is definitely a hen. I am not that familiar with Sussex breed, but it looks like it is a hen as well.

 

[LCMeadows]

I am fairly certain the Welsummer is a hen, but really unsure about the Sussex.

 

[LCMeadows]

Oh ok, any idea if they're pullets or Roos? They're combs are pretty big but understand they can be in some breeds. I don't see saddle feathers.

 

[keesmom]

The Rocks look like pullets.

 

[BantamLover21]

Your Welsummer is definitely a hen. I'm pretty sure your Sussex (which is probably a Columbian Rock) is a pullet, too.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Your Welsummer is definitely a hen. I'm pretty sure your Sussex (which is probably a Columbian Rock) is a pullet, too.

I agree.


Its a Columbian Rock because Sussex should have white legs, and your bird has yellow legs.

 

[LCMeadows]

Thank you! I am anxiously awaiting eggs to confirm!