sexing questions

[Lothiriel]

That one is a hen. See, her red coloring is on her neck. And too her saddle feathers are short and rounded.

 

[watchdogps]

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Ok, so thats considered her neck, not her shoulders. Stiil learning chicken terms. I thought it was a hen, but then the color on the shoulders comment confused me. I didnt think I had a roo, I thought I had a hen that didnt follow the color rules, LOL!

 

[mama24]

That's a cute silkie mix roo! Since he's half silkie, that would explain the small comb and wattles and docile personality.

 

[centrarchid]

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Appears female but I am using feather shape.


Voice is also a very reliable indicator. Differences apparant even before maturity.

 

[watchdogps]

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I didnt say anything about docile personality! LOL! No, he's kinda flighty, skittish. But, I have decided I need a small flock of birds with funny hairdos, so he stays for now.

 

[cashdl]

Here is a few pics of saddle feathers so you can see what to look for. Saddle and hackle feathers are long and very thin compared to the rest of the bodys feathers. they also tend to be shiny in comparison.
Boys

These birds lack saddle feathers because they are girls.
Girls

Hope these visuals help

Lanae

 

[watchdogps]

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Thanks, I think I have it figured out. Its pretty obvious if I can get to the bird and lift the feathers to see them. What are the roos you pictured here? I have some that look just like your first two.

 

[juliechick]

Those are Araucanas. They have not tails at all and they are pretty rare.

 

[mama24]

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I didnt say anything about docile personality! LOL! No, he's kinda flighty, skittish. But, I have decided I need a small flock of birds with funny hairdos, so he stays for now.

You said he kept hiding behind the other birds. The opposite of aggressive->docile. Docile doesn't necessarily mean friendly!

 

[watchdogps]

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Maybe mine have some of that in there too, I have some stumpy rumps! Maybe I can find a pic of one like that. Stay tuned.