What breed and gender are these two youngsters?

[Gray Farms]

First two look more like Black Sexlink cockerels to me. Last one is an Egyptian Fayoumi.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

I think you're right @Gray Farms, I couldn't quite put my finger on that pattern but I wasn't considering BSL. I would guess closer to 9-10 weeks, male feathering usually starts coming in between 12-15 so I think you should know for sure in the next few weeks.

First two look more like Black Sexlink cockerels to me. Last one is an Egyptian Fayoumi.

 

[Gray Farms]

I think you're right @Gray Farms, I couldn't quite put my finger on that pattern but I wasn't considering BSL. I would guess closer to 9-10 weeks, male feathering usually starts coming in between 12-15 so I think you should know for sure in the next few weeks.

The pattern and body shape doesn't look right for Barred Rocks.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

The only thing I could think of was a Cuckoo Marans but the pattern didn't look quite right for that either, it was closer to the body type though.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Gray Farms

 

[coastalkate]

First two look more like Black Sexlink cockerels to me. Last one is an Egyptian Fayoumi.

Thank you! I wouldn't have guessed that either. I was looking up BSL and it referenced that dilution of pigment on the legs could be possible. Both of the barred chicks pictured have a bluish/Black tint splotched just on the front of their legs. Thoughts?

 

[Gray Farms]

Its common in most barred birds. Rocks will usually loose it later in life.

 

[coastalkate]

Its common in most barred birds. Rocks will usually loose it later in life.

Does it have anything to do with sex determination or is it just something that is breed specific?

 

[Mrs. Light Sussex]

Does it have anything to do with sex determination or is it just something that is breed specific?

Usually it means pullet.

 

[coastalkate]

Usually it means pullet.

Well that's good news!