8 week old speckled Sussex - girl or boy

[fishnmama]

This Sussex will be 8 weeks next Tuesday and am Sure hope this little one is a girls. Her comb grew big so early but is continuing to stay pink but wonder if she is indeed a girl.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Girl

 

[pekin queen]

cockerel

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

I could go either way but I think cockerel.

 

[TheFatBlueCat]

I'm thinking pullet.

 

[Kel5]

It is so hard to tell at this age. I had a SS that ended up being a rooster. It wasn't until about 10 weeks that I could tell. The comb did grow early, so now I see that was my first sign. Also, that he was bigger than the others are would stick his neck up above the flock to see all around. Unfortunately, I think I have this issue again with a SS in my new flock.
Watch your bird's behavior. It could be a dominant female, but also a cockrell.

 

[Painted Calls]

Pullet. Sussex get combs early. A cockerel this age would have a bigger, bright red comb and wattles.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Pullet. Sussex get combs early. A cockerel this age would have a bigger, bright red comb and wattles.

I agree!

 

[fishnmama]

Thank all of you for responding. Definitely praying for a pullet. She is one of the sweetest of my birds and follows me around everywhere. Definitely wouldn't say cockerel behavior and is the smallest of my chicks though is also a week younger. Will keep you posted.