Wattles on six week old chicks

[LaurellO]

I am trying to sex my six week olds and would I be right in thinking any with obvious wattles would be roosters. I have Blue and Black Orpingtons, Silver and Gold laced Wyandottes and Barnevelders. I do not want to send any off to my Indian friend if they are not guaranteed to be roosters.

 

[Lil Chickie Mama]

I don't know what others will say about this, but I'd wait yet. I couldn't tell much of a difference until about 12 weeks or so. If your friend is planning on eating them then it toesn't matter much as you can't eat them until they are about 16-20 weeks anyway as they aren't big enough.

 

[TipsyDog]

Let's see some pictures - maybe we can help!

 

[PunkinPeep]

i would like to see pictures too....comparisons between the ones with and without wattles.

however, i can say that with my pullet bo's, there were no noticeable wattles at six weeks---none at all really. so i would definitely be suspicious too.

 

[fldiver97]

I would wait....My Wyandottes were differently developed as far as combs/wattles go....same size in body but at the same age one had good size wattles around 7-8 weeks and the other almost nothing. Same with comb....And they are all girls.

 

[LaurellO]

Thanks for the replies. I am not too sure how to put up photos I have only just worked out how to put photo on profile. I will work on it.

 

[LaurellO]

rooster? and

hen?

 

[LaurellO]

wow I managed to get photos up

 

[TipsyDog]

I think you may be right - roo, hen.

 

[PunkinPeep]

i agree