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Author: | Hens and Hobbits [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:10 am ] | |||||
Post subject: | Cockerel or Pullet? | |||||
Friend just sent these photos of her Australorp "girl" which has started to crow She is about 20 weeks old. Having no experience with Australorps I was wondering if anyone can help sex her. Cheers H&H
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Author: | Y.barnesy [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
I think its a boy looking at the tail feathers and also the shape of the other feathers. Feathers that tape off to a point are male. If they were curved at their tips this lovely bird would be a lass Also the wattles and comb are very red Also males become active in their maleness at around 21 weeks. Crowing a little late but spme must be that way |
Author: | Hens and Hobbits [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
Thanks Yas, not what my friend wants to hear, she lives in suburbia and it was sold as a pullet! |
Author: | Chickababe [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 3:30 pm ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? | ||
HH, I agree with Yas, I think it's a cockerel. Here's a photo of one of my girls. Their combs and wattles are very red now, but have a look at the difference with the tail feathers. The girls dip off and the boys sit up higher.
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Author: | Y.barnesy [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
wonderful pic Chickababe shes beautiful also a great feather shape comparison ( if I have the spelling right) to your pic HH pointy feather ends male curved feather ends female I did get Lord Francis from some one who had bought him too and he was supposed to be a lass and that he was not. Also noticed that the bird in your pics HH has a shiny plumage also a male look |
Author: | Hens and Hobbits [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
Thanks, Chickababe and Yas, Not good for my friend at all |
Author: | Petite Poulet [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
I do hope that Gertie is not a Gerard |
Author: | Y.barnesy [ Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
Petite Poulet wrote: I do hope that Gertie is not a Gerard PP dear out of the two sets of pics in this thread which does Gertie look like? love to see more pic's pf that beautiful chookie |
Author: | Chicka-Dee [ Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
Chickababe wrote: Here's a photo of one of my girls. Wow, she's gorgeous Chicka Love that plumage. Stunning Cheers Chicka-Dee |
Author: | P_Edwards [ Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cockerel or Pullet? |
Yes have to agree a cockerel, sorry |
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