Speckled Sussex at 13 weeks

[The Happster]

I've noticed Speckled Sussex do seem to get very male-like tails, both sexes.

 

[mamajos]

If you look under the feathers on the backs of your birds, you can see if pointy or round saddle feathers are growing. Look from mid back to the tail, just to the side of the backbone. Shiny, pointy ones mean cockerel. Round, pullet.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

If you look under the feathers on the backs of your birds, you can see if pointy or round saddle feathers are growing. Look from mid back to the tail, just to the side of the backbone. Shiny, pointy ones mean cockerel. Round, pullet.

They are likely too young of birds.

 

[mamajos]

Wow! That tail screams roo, but it can’t be male with that comb. Is she an adult now?

She is 15 weeks now.

 

[mamajos]

They are likely too young of birds.

I have read on here, that you should be able to see them starting to grow under the feathers by now, but I suppose each bird is different.

 

[HENS-and-MARES]

They are likely too young of birds.

They are 13, my golden laced Wyandotte age 13 has saddle feathers already growing in. Nothing for her so far.

 

[mamajos]

They are 13, my golden laced Wyandotte age 13 has saddle feathers already growing in. Nothing for her so far.

I do believe you have pullets, they remind me of mine.

 

[HENS-and-MARES]

I do believe you have pullets, they remind me of mine.

Are they hens? Did one have a different tail than the other?

 

[mamajos]

Yes. You saw one of them, above. It’s a little hard to see the tail, but here is the other: