It's easier to tell when they are younger than 5 days the pullets start growing in their wing feathers faster than the cockerel's. you still maybe able to tell look close at the feathers on their wings or post some pics maybe I can help or you'll have to wait for a crow or egg.
EEE. So cute. a crow or an egg. i like that. then you'll know if you've got a boy or a girl. heehee.It's easier to tell when they are younger than 5 days the pullets start growing in their wing feathers faster than the cockerel's. you still maybe able to tell look close at the feathers on their wings or post some pics maybe I can help or you'll have to wait for a crow or egg.
Sometimes you can tell pretty young but other times they can fool ya to the crow or egg.
Awe, you're so welcome.Thank you she does get lots of meal worms and bugs but I shall search for vitamins on the weekend to give her too. Thanks for the advice I feel much better
@gander007 @Julie Bird thanks guys!
That is funny. It is amazing how it can take last minute to manifest itself.
I use the bed pads in my brooder by themselves for about 3 wks. After that it's pine shavings only
Also, cockerels combs and waddles grow faster and are red at an earlier age than pullets. Pullets don't go red until just before first lay.It's easier to tell when they are younger than 5 days the pullets start growing in their wing feathers faster than the cockerel's. you still maybe able to tell look close at the feathers on their wings or post some pics maybe I can help or you'll have to wait for a crow or egg.
