Possible rooster?

[MrsWagley]

My little Goldie locks here has suddenly sprouted a nice little dark comb. 4-5 weeks old golden buff. Do I possibly have a rooster by mistake?

 

[CHICKLOVER69]

Mine all had combs at that age. All girls. May have to wait longer to tell. I dont have any knowledge on your breed but they all grow combs. I wouldnt worrry just yet. I'm sure someone on here has knowledge of what to look for in that breed. Good luck

 

[Sunshine0235]

I would say rooster, a pullet wouldn't have such a red comb at the age

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I would say rooster, a pullet wouldn't have such a red comb at the age

X 2 - it isn't just about having a comb, but about having a comb and wattles that are that pronounced and that red at such a young age.

 

[donrae]

I agree you have an Oops rooster. Pullets can have the same size-ish comb at this age, true, but not the bright red color. The color on the wattles seals the deal.

 

[Michael OShay]

X4 on Buff Orpington rooster.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Sorry, but that's a rooster.

 

[BantamLover21]

At 4-5 weeks, that is a cockerel.

 

[MrsWagley]

Thank you all. That's what I was worried about. I only have six all together so I'm worried it won't be enough of a ratio to keep him. Thanks for the help and feedback.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Quick question - when you say "golden buff" - did you get these from Meyer hatchery? I realized that I read that and just figured you meant buff orpington, etc -- but now I'm wondering if you actually ordered their Golden Buffs, which are sex links and that would factor into gender because your bird appears to be red/gold and that would be a head scrather with the comb thing because they are a red/gold sex link