Sexing the Brahma breed, (standard size, Light Brahma)

[HiyokoMama]

How many weeks does it take for Brahmas to start showing pointy saddle feathers? I have 4 Brahmas at 9 weeks of age. So far no saddle feathers.

 

[cppeace]

They seem to generally start popping out between 10 and 14 weeks of age. They are one of the slowest maturing heritage breeds, but overall are great.

 

[HiyokoMama]

They seem to generally start popping out between 10 and 14 weeks of age. They are one of the slowest maturing heritage breeds, but overall are great.

Thank you for the insight cppeace!

 

[valinalbury]

Hi Guys- we have a SINGLE Brahma chick, about 9 weeks old. We are trying to figure out if it's a pullet or cockerel- any thoughts? Many thanks!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hi Guys- we have a SINGLE Brahma chick, about 9 weeks old. We are trying to figure out if it's a pullet or cockerel- any thoughts? Many thanks!!
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That's a rooster.

 

[Tlmcq]

I would say cockerel too with that comb.

 

[valinalbury]

thanks for your help, guys!

 

[ChickyChick82]

Any ideas if these are male or female? I was told they are light Brahmas. Both around 7 weeks old.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

those guys are way under feathered for 7 weeks. Can't tell what their gender is at this point. This is my brahmas at 6 weeks, and they were fully feathered.

 

[ChickyChick82]

They are definitely 7 weeks. All of my other birds are the same age and fully feathered. They were both very slow to feather.