Did one of my pullets get a sex change?

[FlyWheel]

OK, I know that most sexing techniques aren't 100%, and there was always the chance that one of my future hens could start crowing instead of laying. I think that just might be the case with one ogf my EEs, but i would like some second, third and so on opinions. It's comb is redder than the other chicks, it is at least 50% larger and I'm not completely sure but i think I might be seeing some curl in it's tail feathers. Please excuse the pictures, they are the best I could get with the available light.

 

[Cheep N Peep]

How old is it? Can you get a better picture of the tail?

 

[FlyWheel]

How old is it? Can you get a better picture of the tail?

It's not easy with these guys, they aren't exactly camera-friendly. I tried many times to get a properly posed image in which they don't move when the 'shutter clicks'. The two posted above are the best of twelve separate attempts. I did get some success with short video...

They are all currently 8-9 weeks old.

 

[junebuggena]

You have a cockerel. He has always been a cockerel.

 

[donrae]

That's a cockerel. He was born that way, no change needed

 

[FlyWheel]

How old is it? Can you get a better picture of the tail?

Finally got a reasonable close-up of the tail.

...and another of it's comb.

The chick in question is the one with it's head down, pecking at the feed.

So you think she may actually be a he? Great, I just had to get rid of a rooster (not as easy as it sounds)!

 

[junebuggena]

Finally got a reasonable close-up of the tail.

...and another of it's comb.

The chick in question is the one with it's head down, pecking at the feed.

So you think she may actually be a he? Great, I just had to get rid of a rooster (not as easy as it sounds)!

Still looks like a cockerel.

 

[Cheep N Peep]

Yup, he's a boy. Sorry. :/

 

[drumstick diva]

cockerel with nice drumsticks

 

[FlyWheel]

Oh well, I guess I'll keep the friendlier of the two. I did get more than intended for "attritiion"...

And If one of the hens should get broody I would rather the cock be an Easter Egger than an Australorp anyway, better chance of getting more colored egg layers, right?