Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 14:47
I am attaching some photos of two birds. Would be interested in people's opinions as to their sex. It was really hard to get good pictures as they were fleeting all over the place! 
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Hens or cocks?
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Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 15:23
Both cocks I think.
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 15:23
Its been a while since ive had these guys.
Either both hens or 1 & 2 Hen and shot 3 may be a cock bird.
Either both hens or 1 & 2 Hen and shot 3 may be a cock bird.
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 15:41
without seeing them in person...i would disagree cock cock hen would be my pick....
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 16:12
I think its only 2 birds, 3 pics
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 16:29
Yes, that is right, 2 birds, 3 pics. And so far each person has put forward a different thought as to sex! 
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 17:26
Well pied is cock hen is the other...but hard without seeing them in person...bluebutterfly213 wrote:I think its only 2 birds, 3 pics
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 17:56
I reckon their both Cock birds
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 19:24
Im going to say two hens .I have red face hen where the red extends further past the eye than these two in the photo.I thought it was a cock but it lays eggs,so hen it is.Have a look at the vent on these birds I think its the best way at this time of the year.
Re: Hens or cocks?
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 19:51
Two hens.....