Pekin Bantams

[KFMcB]

How do I sex 3 week old Pekin bantam chicks?

 

[fluffycrow]

Ideally, wait 2-3 more weeks so that we can make a more educated guess.

You could post pictures of your chicks now, since pekins show combs relatively early, but at 3 weeks it's by no means a guarantee.

The first signs you should be looking for is a pronounced, brightly coloured red (or deep pink) comb. After 12 weeks, male-specific feathering will become visible.

Depending on colouration, gender-specific leakage may also be present from an earlier age, but that mostly applies to mixed colour varieties

 

[KFMcB]

Ideally, wait 2-3 more weeks so that we can make a more educated guess.

You could post pictures of your chicks now, since pekins show combs relatively early, but at 3 weeks it's by no means a guarantee.

The first signs you should be looking for is a pronounced, brightly coloured red (or deep pink) comb. After 12 weeks, male-specific feathering will become visible.

Depending on colouration, gender-specific leakage may also be present from an earlier age, but that mostly applies to mixed colour varieties

Thanks for your reply. This was them today, can post more in a few weeks.

 

[MiloDaisyMissy]

Thanks for your reply. This was them today, can post more in a few weeks.

These are so cute! Any updates on whether they were male or females?