JayBee Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hello, Almost 5 weeks ago we had a hatch of 5 Friesian chicks (with the help of a super broody Buff Plymouth Rock). I am pretty sure we have 3 girls, 1 boy and then the 5th possibly a boy? If pop up some pictures I would be greatful for some opinions on gender. Sorry for poor photography, had to take through the bars as if I get in with them they climb all over me looking for treats and I only get burred closeups of eyes and beaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 3 weeks is quite young and the photos aren't 100% clear (I understand why!) but deffo 1 boy, and probably 2 girls. Then there is almost definitely one more boy and probably another girl, but I can't quite decide if I am looking at the same chick each time. Overall, your assumption is probably correct. Maybe take another picture when they are a bit older. They are lovely, lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBee Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, Daphne said: 3 weeks is quite young and the photos aren't 100% clear (I understand why!) but deffo 1 boy, and probably 2 girls. Then there is almost definitely one more boy and probably another girl, but I can't quite decide if I am looking at the same chick each time. Overall, your assumption is probably correct. Maybe take another picture when they are a bit older. They are lovely, lucky you! Thank you. They are 5 weeks on Wed/Thurs In the bottom two pictures the 3 I think might be girls are on left with the two I think might be boys on the left? Will try and enlist my children to help me get some better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Yes, 2 boys to the right. The issue I have with the girls is that I am not sure of the comb development of one of them. The trouble is that combs can develop a bit later as a giveaway, so whilst we think we know when we have boys from an early age, the girls can challenge us a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I'm not sure on any of them, but they are all very pretty 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Such pretty chicks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBee Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Thanks guys, they are rather sweet, I wish I had the space to keep them all. But unfortunately I think our limit is 2 girls (hopefully we have 2 😂) and one little cockerel that my children are fond of (they have named him HayHay after the chicken in the Disney film Moana). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
