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What about sex-links?Don't think that'll be happening any time soon!
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What about sex-links?Don't think that'll be happening any time soon!
Private breeders.Thank you. Where do people manage to buy such eggs!
Yeah. How many times have we seen barred rock chicks in the Breeds & Genders forum that had a spot that should indicate male, and then the bird turned out to be a pullet? A lot! You have to get a strain that's proven for accurate head spotting or it's useless.That right there is the most important thing to keep in mind.
Yeah. How many times have we seen barred rock chicks in the Breeds & Genders forum that had a spot that should indicate male, and then the bird turned out to be a pullet? A lot! You have to get a strain that's proven for accurate head spotting or it's useless.
What about sex-links?
Thanks all. It doesn't help that I'm looking on eBay!!! Even then can't find much. I just wanted the enjoyment of hatching and the confidence of being able to sex early.Yeah. How many times have we seen barred rock chicks in the Breeds & Genders forum that had a spot that should indicate male, and then the bird turned out to be a pullet? A lot! You have to get a strain that's proven for accurate head spotting or it's useless.
I honestly don't even look at the head spots anymore. I feel like a robot. "Post pics at 6 weeks."Yeah. How many times have we seen barred rock chicks in the Breeds & Genders forum that had a spot that should indicate male, and then the bird turned out to be a pullet? A lot! You have to get a strain that's proven for accurate head spotting or it's useless.
Seeing chicks a breeder has produced, as well as the breeding stock will help. In the end though, it will always be a gamble with the "Bar" birds. Unless you've raised them from a certain breeder and know for sure they are quality stock.Thanks all. It doesn't help that I'm looking on eBay!!! Even then can't find much. I just wanted the enjoyment of hatching and the confidence of being able to sex early.
I honestly don't even look at the head spots anymore. I feel like a robot. "Post pics at 6 weeks."
I honestly don't even look at the head spots anymore. I feel like a robot. "Post pics at 6 weeks."
Thanks Overo. I don't want to risk that! I can see it happening.....Bielefelders are amazing!!! I've had wonderful success with mine, and they are autosexing. They've got the crele pattern, making the roosters beautiful and the hens are just lovely. (Man I'm running out of adjectives XD). I would definitely suggest getting some if you can find them!
Including for CLBs with the chipmunk stripe?Seeing chicks a breeder has produced, as well as the breeding stock will help. In the end though, it will always be a gamble with the "Bar" birds. Unless you've raised them from a certain breeder and know for sure they are quality stock.