sexing goldfinches

[axelrod]

is there a sure fire way of sexing cock and hen goldfinches.

axelrod

[chris]

Hi mate,

i believe that cock goldfinches have a larger red patch on the face than that of a hen. and i'm not certain, but cocks sing and hens don't. as i don't keep goldfinches i can't give a definate answer, but this is what i have been led to believe

Chris:wink:

[Waxbillman]

your right there chris, the males, have abit more red on their masks.

matthew

[PAUL HEARN]

Hi Axelrod,

With cock Goldfinches their red blaze extends beyond the eye, the blaze of the hen finishes before the eye and is far less intense in colour.

Paul.:grin:

[kenny]

hi axelrod

i agree with the rest of them larger extent of red blaze and of course the cock sings buddy

ken

[axelrod]

thanks all for the infomation

axelrod

[axelrod]

at what age would goldfinches be to tell the sexes apart.

and is it down to the honesty of the breeder to tell you if a cock and hen are related or not.

axelrod

[mike]

I bought a goldfinch last march in the belief it is a cock. It's mask is red up to the eye but it as never sang. I have also heard that the wing butts differ between cock and hen.Can anyone confirm this
Mike

[Strawblady2000]

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the forum!!!

The males should have more black on the wings, while the females will be more of a darkish grey.