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You're right, those feathers probably won't be showing at this age, but they sometimes can be seen beginning to sprout from the skin. If not now, within the next few weeks. I'm always unsure about the ages cockerels should be when they begin to crow, show man-feathers, and mate. I'm careful...

Judging by how bright red their combs/wattles are at this young age, I'm guessing they're roosters. But their body shapes are still so hen-ish I wouldn't bet the whole farm yet. Sometimes there will be an early-maturing hen whose comb/wattles turn red this soon. Over the next few weeks you...