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| Kwilts |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 4:35:26 PM
We are trying to identify the sex of our new chickens. We have been told they are all hens, but don't think this is correct. They are now 9 weeks old. Two of them are Americana, on Road Island Red. The other is a Cochaniel. It is one of the Americana's that we suspect is a rooster. Any help will be greatly appreciated. |
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| Lorie.Vance |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 06:16:48 AM
Hi Lorraine! Have you found out if your little americana was a hen or a cock? I have four 3-month old girls of my own (Bitty, Birdie, Hattle, and Fannie), and so far no is crowing, so I think I'm safe. I'd love to see a picture of your flock. I'd post one of mine, but I'm not sure how to do that on this site yet (i'm pretty new). Have a great day!
Lorie
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| Jeanna |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 09:06:32 AM
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/95/sexing-chicks-in-the-backyard-flock
This is an article on sexing. Although you may already know by now as they are older.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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| rksmith |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 5:40:12 PM
This may not be true for every chicken, but so far it has been pretty reliable for us with our Ameraucanas: the roosters are usually a little bigger, have thicker legs and look like they have a cape on their necks (I think those feathers are called hackles or heckles? can't remember) and the comb will be more pronounced.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
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