Someone started crowing

[Painted Calls]

It was an oversight on my part. When asked how old they are, my first instinct is to say their current age. I hope this helps others posting in the future. The picture order may be jumbled. Current pictures:

Easy mistake to make! I always have to stop and think about mine when I post pics too.

I believe all Wyandottes pictured are cockerels.

 

[MysteryChicken]

It was an oversight on my part. When asked how old they are, my first instinct is to say their current age. I hope this helps others posting in the future. The picture order may be jumbled. Current pictures:

I see only one that looks like a pullet, but it's body formation says cockerel. Might be a late bloomer. Talking about the more solid blue one.

 

[Painted Calls]

I see only one that looks like a pullet, but it's body formation says cockerel. Might be a late bloomer. Talking about the more solid blue one.

I think that one is just a late bloomer. It's got patchy/leaky color over the wing bows too.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I think that one is just a late bloomer. It's got patchy/leaky color over the wing bows too.

That is the pattern, some partial lacing. Female Wyandottes have lacing in that area too.

I'm just not seeing the shoulder patch yet.

So yeah, still most likely a late bloomer.

 

[maudeflanagan]

I think that one is just a late bloomer. It's got patchy/leaky color over the wing bows too.

Can I just say that it blows me away that you are able to judge these things. The pictures birds are Wyandotte mixes, so I am still learning terminology and things like this. I purchased them locally from someone who is breeding for color, so they are blends of a few different things. I expect this is why there is leaky/patchy coloring in the wings.

Are there any good resources for reading about color patterning, or does most of the knowledge come from experience. Before I even posted to this sub forum, I was reading previous posts and examining the pictures from others and seeing if I could pick up on the subtle hints of gender, but I was not very accurate

This just makes me appreciate specialized Internet forums that much more.

 

[Painted Calls]

Can I just say that it blows me away that you are able to judge these things. The pictures birds are Wyandotte mixes, so I am still learning terminology and things like this. I purchased them locally from someone who is breeding for color, so they are blends of a few different things. I expect this is why there is leaky/patchy coloring in the wings.

Are there any good resources for reading about color patterning, or does most of the knowledge come from experience. Before I even posted to this sub forum, I was reading previous posts and examining the pictures from others and seeing if I could pick up on the subtle hints of gender, but I was not very accurate

This just makes me appreciate specialized Internet forums that much more.

In my opinion, nothing beats experience. Keep reading on this forum though. Lots and lots of knowledge to find here!

 

[cherrynberry]

Easy mistake to make! I always have to stop and think about mine when I post pics too.

I believe all Wyandottes pictured are cockerels.

Agreed. 2 have clear male saddles and the third looks masculine in general. I would be really surprised if the third is a pullet.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

All in question are males. Thick legs, wide combs, color leakage on the wing bows, and developing sickles and saddles.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

All in question are males. Thick legs, wide combs, color leakage on the wing bows, and developing sickles and saddles.

I agree, all are cockerels

 

[Little Baby Bean]

I agree, all are cockerels

Agreed.