5 Week Old Tolbunt Polish Genders?

[Mattie15]

They just hit 5 weeks. I'm getting mixed signals from both of em. Any help is appreciated. No comb-knobs OR signs of reddening faces, or waddle formation. I know it's still early, but I'd like to have a backup plan for them in case they're both males. I already have a rooster in my mini flock, and he's quite a big guy.

 

[JedJackson]

It's just too early. Polish can take a long time. The pale faces and combs are good signs, but the crests are more like what cockerels usually have. But I'm not sure how accurate crests are at this age, either. If you are in a real hurry, you can send a feather from each to a lab to get accurate genders for them, but it does cost money.

 

[Mattie15]

It's just too early. Polish can take a long time. The pale faces and combs are good signs, but the crests are more like what cockerels usually have. But I'm not sure how accurate crests are at this age, either. If you are in a real hurry, you can send a feather from each to a lab to get accurate genders for them, but it does cost money.

I was thinking the same. And thanks so much!