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

[Jandsloch]

I’m having a hard time sexing these brahmas there are 3 I will post head shot then side shot of each of 3. I believe #1 and #2 to be cockerels not just because they are reddening and developing wattles but because those 2 square up with each other constantly. However both #2 and #3 have no tail feathers yet. They are 11 weeks old tomorrow. #1 is 2 x’s bigger than the other 2nand have tail feathers. This is by far the most difficult breed to sex lol the place I purchased them has 100% sexing guarantee which is good but I have limited window. Every time I send them pics they ask for different views almost as if either they are dodging or they are unsure as well. So I’m asking u fine folks ok so the pics didn’t go in order maybe I’ll repost

 

[Jandsloch]

Let’s try this way chick #1

 

[Jandsloch]

Chick #2

 

[Jandsloch]

Chick #3

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Chick #3

At 11 weeks, none of these are cockerels. They're all pullets. Are they supposed to be light brahmas? I thought #1 was a dark brahma, but the color is all wrong when you blow up the pic.

 

[Jandsloch]

At 11 weeks, none of these are cockerels. They're all pullets. Are they supposed to be light brahmas? I thought #1 was a dark brahma, but the color is all wrong when you blow up the pic.

Yes all light brahmas. #1 has always been dark we named him/her sheep for black sheep lol I got them from Meyer. Was just concerned because #1 and #2 started turning red at 4 weeks and with other breeds I’ve had those turned out to be cockerels. Plus #2 has tail and others don’t so that threw me off also #2 is twice the size of the other 2. #1 (sheep) just started feathering out within the last few weeks which I thought odd also. So I’m just confused. This breed is confusing hahaha my cockerel I got specifically I got him at 2.5 months old and was a definate. I got him from a breeder. Not show quality but at the time had 2 light brahmas I got from tsc that were supposed to be pullets and were lacking black however they were cockerels. I no longer have them. I’m just having such a difficult time with this breed

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Yes all light brahmas. #1 has always been dark we named him/her sheep for black sheep lol I got them from Meyer. Was just concerned because #1 and #2 started turning red at 4 weeks and with other breeds I’ve had those turned out to be cockerels. Plus #2 has tail and others don’t so that threw me off also #2 is twice the size of the other 2. #1 (sheep) just started feathering out within the last few weeks which I thought odd also. So I’m just confused. This breed is confusing hahaha my cockerel I got specifically I got him at 2.5 months old and was a definate. I got him from a breeder. Not show quality but at the time had 2 light brahmas I got from tsc that were supposed to be pullets and were lacking black however they were cockerels. I no longer have them. I’m just having such a difficult time with this breed

I wouldn't include them in any breeding program. They have entirely too much black. Light brahmas should be Columbian marked, so black in the neck, tail and flight feathers. No black on the body.

 

[Jandsloch]

I wouldn't include them in any breeding program. They have entirely too much black. Light brahmas should be Columbian marked, so black in the neck, tail and flight feathers. No black on the body.

Aware of the standards for light brahmas. And to be quite honest not needing advice on that. My current cockerel was so dark as a chick I thought the same however now he is developing into quite a beautiful bird and the extra black is disappearing...edited to add pics of comparison as far as the “too much dark” on my current cockerel. First at 3.5 months 2nd 3 months later turning out to be a beautiful boy and as I stated before I got him bc my first set of “girls” were too much white not enough black. He is currently still getting his “big boy” feathers in but has lost a lot of the black. This is y I’m not overly concerned at the moment with these current chicks colors just sex

 

[Jandsloch]

I’m so certain this one is a boy but Meyers said all 3 were girls. They r 14 weeks old now I will have to snap pics of the other 2 also. This one is easiest to catch...put your hand out and he/she jumps right on lol

 

[Jandsloch]

At 11 weeks, none of these are cockerels. They're all pullets. Are they supposed to be light brahmas? I thought #1 was a dark brahma, but the color is all wrong when you blow up the pic.

So here is my suspect boy with pointed saddle feathers comin in.....boy right? Bc they are still saying pullet!