Gem_Seb Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I have 2 pekin bantams but am suspicious one is a cockeral.... Whats the easiest way to tell? One is a lot bigger than the other, Ive never had any eggs from one of them but not sure which one im getting eggs from!!! Any help welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 The cock-a-doodle-doo is a sure give away - other then that, I have no idea. A picture may help (we all like piccies!) - and I'm sure someone will be along to give you a more helpful answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 It depends how old but if the wottles are hanging lower than the others and the comb is prouder than the others it might be 'MIGHT' be a cock but nothing is for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I've been listening out for a crow but we sleep at the front of the house and they are at the bottom of our quite large garden! Im not awake at that time of the morning either! A neighbour has commented that they are noisey at 6.30am but that might just be all of them as they tend of bicker over food! Ill try and get some pics up! the wottles are def bigger than the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Look at pictures on the internet of male and female pekins at a certain age. then that should tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Pekins are dead easy to sex, the cockerels are really obvious even from a young age - some pics will help or as Rhys says Google for pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Pekins can usually be sexed from about four weeks. Are they the same colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieR Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Probably stupid question but do cockerels not have different "bits" to hens? Surely they don't have a vent? Or does their botty look just the same?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
