Black Copper Marans...Cockerel or Pullet?

[wrathsfarm]

I agree with wrathsfarm, I wouldn't go so far as to say all of them do but in mine they have been pretty obvious by at least week 4

Yes, I tried to disclaimer my post and not throw out a blanket statement with all Marans but it is quite common.
The breeder I got my Recessive White cockerel from breeds for smaller combs in her BBS Silvers and this made gender I.D. on that guy a little more difficult. Being all white I had no other colors coming in to help.
I ended up sending pics finally to confirm...

 

[member 701893]

Yes, I tried to disclaimer my post and not throw out a blanket statement with all Marans but it is quite common.
The breeder I got my Recessive White cockerel from breeds for smaller combs in her BBS Silvers and this made gender I.D. on that guy a little more difficult. Being all white I had no other colors coming in to help.
I ended up sending pics finally to confirm...
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What a beautiful roo

 

[wrathsfarm]

What a beautiful roo

Thanks... I tried posting a pic of my pullet earlier to show her small comb but my phone went wonky.
This is 'Solo' my Black Silver Marans. Pic was taken a couple weeks ago around 32 weeks old.

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

What a beautiful roo

Yes!!!

 

[wrathsfarm]

Yes!!!

Thanks..... He's my wife's favorite out my 7 boys.

 

[lifeatserenityoaks]

I'll try to include some weekly-ish photos of her, if that's helpful for others!

10 Weeks

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

Wow, so pretty!!!

 

[lifeatserenityoaks]

11.5 Weeks

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

Awwwwwww I think pullet!!

 

[wrathsfarm]

11.5 Weeks
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She's gorgeous...