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Sexing BFPF

Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 09:24
by davlee
I have one BFPF & want to get it a mate. It is 7 months old.

Does a hen have no 'whistle' at all please? The one I have has a smallish trill type sound. Might this mean it is a cock or is it impossible to tell that way.

Dave

Re: Sexing BFPF

Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 09:55
by vettepilot_6
davlee wrote:I have one BFPF & want to get it a mate. It is 7 months old.

Does a hen have no 'whistle' at all please? The one I have has a smallish trill type sound. Might this mean it is a cock or is it impossible to tell that way.

Dave

Adult males have a darker and fuller blue mask.....https://static1.squarespace.com/static/ ... nch_01.jpg

Re: Sexing BFPF

Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 12:59
by davlee
Thanks,
Would this be the case for a 7 month old?
Dave

Re: Sexing BFPF

Posted: 26 Feb 2017, 13:24
by vettepilot_6
davlee wrote:Thanks,
Would this be the case for a 7 month old?
Dave

Should be adult colour by then ...