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Post by Natenla on Mar 14, 2007 13:31:16 GMT 7
Just thought I'd post a couple updated pics of a couple of the new baby chooks, does anyone think that any of these 2 could be roosters? Or are they hens??   |
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Post by Silvercloud on Mar 14, 2007 14:23:53 GMT 7
Very cute.
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Post by LittleBudgie2005 on Mar 14, 2007 14:27:25 GMT 7
Beautiful chooks or roosters Nat... ;D
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Post by Peter on Mar 14, 2007 14:46:33 GMT 7
sad to say, top pic is 100% rooster, and the bottom one is 99% rooster
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Post by Sparkles on Mar 14, 2007 16:00:50 GMT 7
Yeh I wouldn't trust the boys on this one Nat!! But yeh, I would say rooster ... and I would also say rooster for the bottom one .... but don't get rid of them just yet  |
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Post by Jen on Mar 14, 2007 20:45:47 GMT 7
I recon that those posting an opinion should have to support their claims with reasoning as to why they think that! What do they look bit butch or something!
Perhaps we should run a mini competition and vote on it. No prizes, just for fun.
Either that or first prize wins the rooster/s ;D
My mother-in-law was telling me last week that when they are still small the hens actually have the longer tail feathers and then the roosters tail feathers grow and obviously take over in size. I don't know how true it is but i would be interested to know if anyone else has any theories like this or has heard something similar.
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Post by Matt on Mar 15, 2007 11:33:06 GMT 7
It can be very difficult to tell, the top picture look very much like a rooster, but then it could possibly be a heavily marked hen with a large comb. Best to keep them until they are a little older and the rooster sickle feathers come through on the tail and neck.
PS - Jens idea about a competition sounds good!
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Post by Sparkles on Mar 15, 2007 15:28:36 GMT 7
Matt you are just "chickening" out with your comment - you know the top one looks pretty close!!! Jen - there are so many theories ... but when all is said and done there is no sure fire way! Unless you are an experienced chicken sexer - but even then they have to sex them before they 24 hours old I think. Nat - every breed is different so Matt is right, don't get rid of them just yet. I was basing my opinions on the fact that the comb is quite prominent already, and quite bright/dark red. I'm using that same theory for your second chick. Do you know what breed they are?? Are they standard size or bantam? In my short time of chook owning I have come across several reasons for particular chooks being roosters (thanks to the boys for all their help). I'm dealing with bantams at my house - and between feather colouring, their tail feathers, comb colour and size, etc I am starting to catch on pretty quick. I don't know how much applies to standards. I think it also makes a big difference what breed they are. I guess what I'm saying is so much of it comes down to seeing them and just knowing - pretty much. Am I making sense?? Believe me, I have googled every site on the internet on chicken sexing ... and there is definately no other easy way! But in all reality - wait till they get a bit older. I know you probably would prefer to get rid of any roosters now so that you don't get attached and vice versa (been there done that  ), so keep the pictures coming weekly. They develop quite quickly when they younger so as soon as we can say for sure you can rehome if required!! Sorry we can't be more help! You could be like me though, and have a RIR wandering around the backyard ... not even doubting for a moment that its a hen ... only to have 2 boys come round and go "ummm Belinda thats a rooster" ... I am so attached to this d**n bird and now he needs to be rehomed. He is almost crowing. Lucky for me Jen is taking him when she moves (thanks Jen )! When I can see they are gonna be roosters I normally distance myself cause I know they aren't staying! But in this case .... too late! : ( So in closing .. (boy I go on don't I) .. post more pics next week and lets see how they are developing : ) |
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Post by Natenla on Mar 27, 2007 18:12:10 GMT 7
I think they are both pekin bantam cross with I don't know.lol. The first one is getting feathering on it's legs like a pekin but the other one isn't, so must be crossed with something else, maybe auracana??
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Post by Sparkles on Apr 1, 2007 19:50:02 GMT 7
How are they going Nat ... anymore pics??
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Post by Natenla on Apr 5, 2007 10:47:07 GMT 7
I will get some update pics real soon for you all. I got 3 more new hens as well so gotta show them off yet!! heheehe
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