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Glad we could help!

We can usually get a good idea by 6 weeks. Some take about 8, though.

Absolutely! As long as we can see the important parts.

None of this really means much. Lead hens can act just like males. Even sparring with hackles raised. In a flock of hens, there is still a pecking order. Leaders and followers.

X2!

We generally recommend 6 weeks.

I mean... my chickens did and do. But yes, not everyone has an easy time of it.

Would be especially helpful for sexing through pics on the forum as well!

Great advice!

Oh, holding them for head and face shots is perfectly okay! That was geared more towards a breed ID. 😁

She's actually blue mottled. 😁

If you show me which birds you're wondering about, I can tell you what they are. A few are mixed breeds (a mix of known purebreds), most are purebred.

Thank you! The example chickens?

Glue? Lol just kidding! Chicks are so much harder.

It's possible. I provided a few decent ones. Edit to add: The stack of horrible ones is much greater. 😅

Good idea! What did you have in mind? The same rules still sort of apply for taking photos of Silkies though. Good clear profile shot, comb pic, good lighting, in focus, etc. Maybe a small point about crested breeds and shoving the crest back so we can see the comb?

Thank you!!! 🥰

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