Silver laced gender

[SheenaMills]

Front one is a cockerel
But they look really under developed for being twelve weeks. Are ou sure about the age?

I am sure about the age, I have 4 total, 2 are brahmas & 2 are Wyandotte & all 4 of them seem small for 3 months. But I have had them since January. In person, there isn’t really much of a size difference between the 2 Wyandotte. One has a more red comb.

 

[SheenaMills]

The fact that they are the same age but there is such a prominent size difference worries me. Even if one is a male and the other is a female there shouldn't be such a large size difference. The smaller one looks like it has coccidiosis, especially by the way it's standing, which can stunt the chicks growth. You may want to look into treating the smaller one if it is not getting any larger.

As for their genders:
The larger one is a pullet. I can tell by the coloration of her feathers.
The smaller one is a cockerel. Note that there is less white in his feathers. Males typically develop slower, but I still don't think he should be that small. Does he always stand like that? Have notice any growth lately?

I have never heard of this issue. The Wyandotte are pretty close in size in real life, but I have 2 brahmas from the same time ( purchased January 18 ) & one of the brahmas is way bigger than the other 3 chicks. I’ve always thought they were small for their age.

 

[SheenaMills]

They’re about the same size

 

[MattCopeland]

If they were bought in January at a couple days old they are only 2 months old not 3.

 

[SheenaMills]

If they were bought in January at a couple days old they are only 2 months old not 3.

You’re right! So are they on track size wise for just now being 2 months old?

 

[Table4Six]

Yes. Okay that makes sense if they are only 2 months old. I still think the smaller one is a cockerel and the other is a pullet. Beautiful birds.

 

[SheenaMills]

Yes. Okay that makes sense if they are only 2 months old. I still think the smaller one is a cockerel and the other is a pullet. Beautiful birds.

Even tho the bigger one has a red comb already?

 

[Table4Six]

Yes, I can tell by her featheration. Females have feathers that are much more laced than males and typically have more white, while males have very little visible lacing and lots of black on their feathers. Also, males are usually slower growing and are smaller chicks than females. When they're younger males are the small chicks whose feathers develop slowly. However, once males are fully grown their size exceeds the hens. Hope this helps.