Take a guess?

[careeka22]

Chick #1, Barnyard mix, dad was Plymouth Rock age around 5-6 weeks seems huge.
Chick #2, homebred Lavender Orpington/Light Brahma cross. 4 weeks on Saturday. (I know slow to mature).

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

First I'd guess pullet, second one post again in another week or two.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Bit early, but first guess is pullets.

 

[Acre4Me]

It is a bit young to tell really. In another few weeks the saddle feathers will begin to show. But, the combs will show more development and color soon, if male.

My first though was male for both bc the combs are rather large for the ages, but they lack color. I've never had an Orp or a Brahma, but of the feathered legged birds I've had, the males seem to have more feathers on their feet...but I've only had a few feathered legged birds.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Way too soon to tell for sure. Wait until their 8 weeks, and then you will know for sure. Male vs Female specific saddle feathers will show at about 12 weeks.

 

[careeka22]

First I'd guess pullet, second one post again in another week or two.

Thanks, will do! Really want the black to be a pullet so I can cross it back to the Lav dad.

 

[careeka22]

Bit early, but first guess is pullets.

Yeah so crazy how some birds you can just tell cockerel so early. I think pea combs are harder, really hoping that one is a pullet.

 

[careeka22]

Way too soon to tell for sure. Wait until their 8 weeks, and then you will know for sure. Male vs Female specific saddle feathers will show at about 12 weeks.

Thanks, I'll post back then to see if it's more obvious.

 

[careeka22]

It is a bit young to tell really. In another few weeks the saddle feathers will begin to show. But, the combs will show more development and color soon, if male.

My first though was male for both bc the combs are rather large for the ages, but they lack color. I've never had an Orp or a Brahma, but of the feathered legged birds I've had, the males seem to have more feathers on their feet...but I've only had a few feathered legged birds.

Thank you! I'll post more when they are bigger. My husband insisted on keeping a Brahma chick from his hen and this was the first to hatch. I hope it's a pullet but will see. The only feathered in my bunch is the Brahma hen.

 

[careeka22]

Not going to post the mix chick as 99% sure pullet. It's had no further development of wattles or comb. Here's the Brahma cross, 6 weeks on Sat. Still don't know but it's coloring is very cool.