RIR how do I sex them

pax12 · Feb 23, 2008

speckledhen · Feb 23, 2008

At about 4 weeks, the cockerels have combs that start to become larger and pinky, usually, but I always look at the legs. The boys' legs seem much thicker than the girls'.

pax12 · Feb 23, 2008

thanks

NYREDS · Feb 23, 2008

At about 6 months the female lay eggs.

speckledhen · Feb 23, 2008

Funny! I came across on old sexing doc that said that it was 82% accurate if you went by this:
pullets usually have a darker color down on the head and back with spots or a stripe down the center of the head.

scgamecock · Feb 23, 2008

I have noticed that in RIR's the pullets will feather out much more quickly than the cockerals.

speckledhen · Feb 23, 2008

Actually, that's in most breeds, sc. In fact, Orps are almost bald in the cockerels for about three weeks, LOL.

gardener · Feb 23, 2008

Also on mine I noticed the females tail feathers started growing out before the males.
I now have a 21 week old RIR hen that started laying this week!!!!

scgamecock · Feb 23, 2008

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Yeah that's usually a pretty good sign.You got me any Blue Orpington eggs yet girl?

I have a new broody PR that started today,you know she really wants Blue eggs to sit on.

speckledhen · Feb 23, 2008

Man, I really wish I did! My girls are driving me nuts, one will skip a day, then the other will skip a day. And since I only have the two girls, I'm having trouble filling an entire order each week unless people will let me fill in with cross breeds or Barred Rock eggs!

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