Tom and Barbara Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 does anyone know if just the cockerels have a yellow spot on their head when born or do the females too? i know males are generally paler but i wondered if the spot meant something too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think the spot means male, but please don't rely on me being right!! If Barred Rocks follow the same rules as Cuckoo Marans, then the males will be significantly lighter than the females. As a total novice, it was apparant to me when they reached 3 weeks - provided you have some of each for the comparison of course! I had seven males to two females - hope you're luckier than that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 thanks jools - one is significantly lighter but BOTH have the spot - tis why i'm confused - i thought the same as you that the 'greyer' one was the male but then someone mentioned the spot theory and it completely threw me i did vent sex the darker one at a day old and didn't see a 'pimple'.....but then my vent sexing has never been legendary they are 3 weeks now, maybe i should do a comparison photo and post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Would be a good idea Not so that people like me could help because I couldn't (sorry) but I'm sure some can but also its an interesting thing to learn about and can only ever be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 From what I've read the pullets have small head spots and wider barring making them appear darker (white with black stripes) and the cockerels, large head spots and narrower barring making them apear lighter (black with white stripes). Whatever you do, don't hatch Silver-laced Wyandottes - they don't give away any sexing clues whatsoever . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 ooooooh nuts, then i think i have myself two boys oh well, the lady that wanted a cockerel will be pleased. and this does mean i'll have to get some more hatching eggs lol lol the wyandottes were my next target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
