What Breeds Are My Bantams from TSC

[dancechick915]

I know they’re still way too young (3 weeks today) but here’s more photos because I can’t stop taking them Although Peony (bottom right) has a very red comb so I’m definitely leaning toward cockerel. The Golden Sebrights are starting to get a little raised in the comb area so I’m hoping that doesn’t mean cockerel for them too!

 

[dancechick915]

Here are some 3 1/2 week photos. I have a few definite cockerels in the bunch and a few more I’ll have to wait and see. 2, 7, and 9 have definite red combs and I’ve accepted that. 4 worries me a bit because I think I see wattles growing in but I’m still leaning pullet. 1 I just really want to be a pullet so I’m in denial and ignoring that huge comb! 6 has no reddening like 7 but has some little bumps there so hopefully Primrose is a girl but I’ll have to wait and see. 2, 5, and 8 should be my for sure girls unless something changes (it’s still early so who knows). I love watching these fluff butts grow up!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Thanks for keeping us posted, I would have to agree with you conclusions although I would be wary of #4.

 

[dancechick915]

Another photo update at 4 weeks 3 days of my bantams. I feel like that person that keeps showing everyone baby photos when they clearly aren’t asking!
Their feathers are mostly in so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on breeds?

These are my guesses...
1- cockerel white frizzle bantam Cochin (also has anyone ever heard of one being this developed and turning out a pullet? It’s comb is still orange in person and not pink or red but keeps growing and those wattles are starting to show. This guy will be hard to part from)
2- cockerel (no idea on breed)
3- pullet (same breed as 2)
4- pullet for now Japanese?
5- pullet Japanese?
6- pullet Golden Sebright
7- cockerel Golden Sebright
8- pullet oegb (not sure on color)
9- cockerel oegb (not sure on color)

If I end up with 4-5 pullets from a TSC bantam bun I think I did pretty good! I’ve been reading how some people have had the worst luck!

 

[Sutherlandfarms]

Here are my gender guesses:
Cockerels- 1,2,4,7,9

 

[dancechick915]

Six week update!
They’re in the same order as the last few photos.
I’m still sure of 1, 2, 7, and 9 being cockerels and no others are sticking out so far so hopefully that doesn’t change. (People have been guessing 4 as a boy but I still don’t see it).
I still have no idea what breeds the white/grey (2 and 3) and the grey/black (4 and 5) are but the white/grey ones are starting to get some dark grey feathers mixed in. Any guesses on those breeds?

 

[Sutherlandfarms]

View attachment 1372735 Six week update!
They’re in the same order as the last few photos.
I’m still sure of 1, 2, 7, and 9 being cockerels and no others are sticking out so far so hopefully that doesn’t change. (People have been guessing 4 as a boy but I still don’t see it).
I still have no idea what breeds the white/grey (2 and 3) and the grey/black (4 and 5) are but the white/grey ones are starting to get some dark grey feathers mixed in. Any guesses on those breeds?

I think I rescind my comment on 4 being a cockerel but I agree with the rest! You have some great looking birds!

 

[New2chicluv]

Your pics r so cute! I dont know how they stood so still to take them. Makes me wish I'd of thought of that thank you for sharing, I enjoyed seeing their progression, they grow so fast what a good keepsake you'll always have.

 

[chickenE]

Cool thread and thanks for posting all the updates! You are an awesome photographer too!! I love the colors on number 7.

 

[dancechick915]

All of your feedback is so sweet so here I am again with an 8 week update! I think 4 boys and 5 girls is my final count (no crazy changes can happen at this point, right?). Now that they’re outside it’s so much harder to photograph them! I’m guessing the greyish ones are splash oebg and I still have no idea what the black ones are and still unsure of the coloring of the last two oegb. They loving being out of the brooder and enjoying their new big coop and run!