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It's less the barring on that chick and more the comb development at that age

Mixed breed, since he came from a back yard breeder he is most definitely a mixed breed

Seems pullet

The grey one is definitely a male, sorry : (

Mine did the exact same thing :( had red female-like breast feathers come in and then the next week all black and started crowing at 4 weeks... Such a bummer!

Pretty sure your barred is a boy as well, sorry :(

Generally larger white head spots are a sign of cockerels but it's pretty early to be certain

Looks like a mutt, where did you get him?

If you can get updated full body photos that would be helpful! :D

I'm going to vote pullet, but I'd still wait a little longer for 100% confirmation

Rooster specific coloring, long pointy tails, hackle/saddle feathers, large bright red combs at a young age, behavior can also be a good indicator

#1 looks like a blue silkie #2-#3 I'd guess splash silkie since lavender silkies are still pretty rare iirc #4 need more photos #5 the light feathered legs and small comb (assuming pea comb) would mean brahma #6 doesn't look to be frizzled, if it has a straight comb and feathered legs I'd bet...

Just thought I'd update y'all on Rudie! He's feathering in well now, we're pretty sure he's gonna end up being a pullet and is developing the same as our other ladies currently! Thank you all for the reassurance, I had never had a chick feather that slow before, out of hundreds over the years...

Columbian Wyandotte seems likely! That one's def a cockerel unfortunately

Yes that looks like a cockerel