What gender am I???

[MommaLlama55]

Hi all! We got these 4 chicks from a family member this week and I am having trouble determining a definite sex. I took my dad with me to pick them out since he has years and years of experience with chickens but even he had a bit of trouble given their age. There’s a buff Brahma and the other 3 are silver lace wing wyandottes and they are all about 8 weeks ( the Brahma is just a few days older). Can anyone take an educated guess at the gender of these babies? I know they may need to grow a little more before we can truly tell but I’m trying to figure it out so I can swap out any Roos for pullets if need be. I labeled each chick by color and number. Thanks!

 

[SilverBirds]

I'd say they're all female.

 

[ChickaChicka1]

I think all pullets!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

I say all pullets too! One thing though, the Brahma is not a Brahma. I'm guessing she's a Cochin, because she has the wrong comb type for a Brahma.

 

[MommaLlama55]

I say all pullets too! One thing though, the Brahma is not a Brahma. I'm guessing she's a Cochin, because she has the wrong comb type for a Brahma.

Really? Good to know! And honestly I’m not sure if they are cross bred or not. So that one was just my dad’s guess. The wyandottes can from a Wyandotte hen so we knew those. Thank you!

 

[Happygocluckee]

I'm going to go against popular opinion. I say 1 and 4 are pullets while 3 is a roo. Not sure about 2.

 

[MommaLlama55]

I'm going to go against popular opinion. I say 1 and 4 are pullets while 3 is a roo. Not sure about 2.

I also have a feeling 2&3 maybe Roos. The only thing I have to base that opinion on is their wattles. But I’m totally new to sexing chicks so I’m also pretty clueless. thank you!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

I also have a feeling 2&3 maybe Roos. The only thing I have to base that opinion on is their wattles. But I’m totally new to sexing chicks so I’m also pretty clueless. thank you!

I’m no expert, but Wyandottes tend to redden up quite early, even the pullets. I still think they’re girls, but time will tell!

 

[MommaLlama55]

I’ve definitely got my fingers crossed for all girls though I’m ok having 1 roo. After looking up some more pictures of Wyandottes at this age you are totally right about them reddening up at an early age. Now I’m even more confused.lol.