How do you tell if my silver laced Wyandotte is a rooster?

Silver Laced Wyandotte Roosters vs Hens

1. Larger, redder wattles and combs.
2. Slower feather growth.
3. Wide appearance — roosters are more robust.
4. Large feet on lanky legs.
5. More shine than hens following their first juvenile molt.

At what age do Wyandotte roosters crow?

No matter what experience level you’re at, you can determine with absolute certainty if a Wyandotte is a rooster or hen by the time it is 5 months old. At that age roosters have notably shiny, pointed saddle and hackle feathers. They also begin to crow. Hens’ feathers are rounded and uniformly colored.

How do you tell a golden laced Wyandotte from a rooster?

Their head and neck appear more golden than black. The breast, wings and saddle areas have gold feathers edged in black. The gold lacing shows very well on the hens but the rooster looks much different. A Rooster’s head and neck will be a gold or chestnut color.

How long does it take a silver laced Wyandotte to mature?

This breed is known to lay lots of cream or light brown eggs – expect around 4 each week. Silver Wyandottes will start laying anytime after 18 weeks or so.

What does a silver laced Wyandotte chick look like?

Silver Laced Wyandotte hens lay a nicely shaped, good-sized egg varying from light-to-rich brown, and will set some. Day-old baby chicks vary from almost black to light, silvery gray, and many have contrasting light and dark stripes on the back.

Are Silver Laced Wyandottes aggressive?

Unfortunately, the Wyandotte breed is known to carry an aggressive streak. You may end up with an individual or two who are human aggressive. Typically, these will be roosters.

At what age do roosters get Spurs?

around seven to eight months
Although spurs are not an accurate indicator of sex, they can sometimes be seen at three months of age, but more likely you’ll start to see them develop around seven to eight months of age. Many people think that spurs are only present on roosters, but that’s not always the case.

At what time do roosters start crowing?

Most rooster owners expect their roosters to begin crowing as dawn approaches. The sky will begin to lighten long before the sun actually rises — it’s normal for your rooster to start crowing as early as two hours before the sun comes up.

Are Wyandotte roosters aggressive?

Are silver laced Wyandotte rooster aggressive?

Does Wyandotte fly?

Wyandottes are moderate fliers, meaning they can fly up to a roosting bar, but aren’t likely to fly over tall fences. The hens especially prefer to stick close to their coops (and the roosters will stay wherever their hens are).