Spruengli
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Sexing WelsummersDim Question Alert...
I have a couple of 'teenage' Welsummers (about 12 weeks old). From hatching, I assumed they were male. However, it occurred to me this evening that their plumage is *just* like normal Welummer hens...
So the question is, at what stage can you tell what they are from their plumage? Given that male Welsummers look like a Kellogg's cockerel, when do they start looking like that?
And can I start thinking of names for them yet?
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SandraR
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From quite a young age the cockerels will start to show black feathering on the breast, anything from a few flecks to almost all black. Once seen it is really easy to indentify between the two sexes.
I'll try to find a few photos if it will help.
Welsummer cockerel
approx 8 weeks (will double check age ) showing black breast feathering and also on the back. The pullets have as you say 'typical' welsummer plumage.
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Tavascarow
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As soon as they first feather (3 weeks) as GSHP says.
Cocks, black breast. Hens brown.
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Spruengli
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Fantastic - thank you both, that's a great help.
I have pullets !!!! 
Only downside is I now have *no* justification for more chicks - and one of the ladies has gone broody 
Thanks again!!
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SandraR
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 hurray pullets are good and I'm sure you can think of a good reason for hatching more eggs 
It was Tavascarow who gave me the tip/advice originally. Thank you 
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T.G
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| Spruengli wrote: | Fantastic - thank you both, that's a great help.
I have pullets !!!!
Only downside is I now have *no* justification for more chicks - and one of the ladies has gone broody
Thanks again!! |
just to be on the safe side
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