Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

[QueenMisha]

We have a feed store Rhode Island Red (that I'm sure is really a production red) that I was pretty comfortable is a pullet, but my friend freaked me out and said I should keep an eye on her. She's 8 weeks old. Should I be worried she's a slow developing roo? Thank you! This thread has been so helpful! All 3 chickens below are the exact same age - 8 weeks. (And one lovable old kitty who couldn't care less about these new additions.) Thanks again!

Most certainly a pullet. And yes, Production Red.

 

[jocan]

I am thinking pullet BUT you should keep us updated please so we can see I'm right!

Thank you, I will.

 

[jocan]

Most certainly a pullet. And yes, Production Red.

Super, thank you very much!

 

[Analiz]

Arounf 6 months are they male or female

 

[Analiz]

These have no waddle and they are the small breed. Does this mean there old.

 

[summerb123]

Arounf 6 months are they male or female

not sure on the in the back but the first one is a cockerel and i don't think there 6 months but the one in the back i am guessing cockerel need a better picture

These have no waddle and they are the small breed. Does this mean there old.

both pullets!!

 

[junebuggena]

These have no waddle and they are the small breed. Does this mean there old.

That's a Sebright pullet.

 

[Analiz]

not sure on the in the back but the first one is a cockerel and i don't think there 6 months but the one in the back i am guessing pullet need a better picture

both pullets!!

How old could they be and ill take a picture of the back one. And for the two pullets are they old I haven't seen them lay eggs at all. I bought them from a flea market I wanted compainship for my small bantam rooster

 

[Analiz]

The one from furthest back

 

[Wishing4Wings]

The one from furthest back

Yes, this Cochin is a boy too. See the thin, pointed red feathers growing at the base of his tail? Only males get that shape of saddle feathers. A female's will look like the rest of the body feathers, short, wide and rounded. They are probably closer to 4-5 months old.

Your bantam pullets are too young to lay eggs yet. You will know they are getting closer when their combs and wattles grow a bit and turn bright red, usually when they are about 6 months old (sometimes more, sometimes less). Cockerels' combs and wattles turn red much earlier, usually by 8-12 weeks, which is often how you can tell the boys from the girls.