Is this sapphire gem a boy?

[Thecockwrestler]

I know that blue barred rocks are able to be sexed when they’re born but the growth of wattles and comb are scaring me for such a young age. She is about 3 weeks old. Do you guys think I have a rooster?

 

[Trimurtisan]

At only 3 weeks old with the red color in the comb I'd call that a cockerel for sure.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Also, Barred Rocks are sexable because of the barring. A Sapphire Gem is solid colored, so it would not be sexable in the same manner.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Looks like a boy to me.

 

[wilkinsfarm2020]

I'd say boy based on red comb.

 

[Thecockwrestler]

Also, Barred Rocks are sexable because of the barring. A Sapphire Gem is solid colored, so it would not be sexable in the same manner.

Thank you. I did read that blue barred rock boy chicks have a dot on the head and this one didn’t have a dot so that’s why I wasn’t sure it was a rooster

 

[Trimurtisan]

Thank you. I did read that blue barred rock boy chicks have a dot on the head and this one didn’t have a dot so that’s why I wasn’t sure it was a rooster

No problem. I didn't know the Sapphire Gem is a sex linked (using barrs) chicken. So you are correct in thinking it should have a white door on its head if it's a male. However, you'r particular chick does look spot on like a cockerel.

 

[bobhoke]

I know that blue barred rocks are able to be sexed when they’re born but the growth of wattles and comb are scaring me for such a young age. She is about 3 weeks old. Do you guys think I have a rooster? View attachment 2050077View attachment 2050078

I don’t know the sex but I think it’s -handsome!

 

[Frazzemrat1]

That's a cockerel, and if it doesn't have a white spot on the back of his head, then he's not a sapphire gem.

 

[5Gr8tKids]

What does this one look like now? Curious how she/he is turning out.