10 Week Old Buff Brahma: Pullet?

[faulknerfarm]

Biff the Buff Brahma is 10-11 weeks old and has been in our home for a week. The breeder thought that she was male, but her brother started to look significantly more male than she did so he sent her home with us.

We're getting attached and I'd love confirmation that others see female as well. I haven't found many tips online of how to sex her. Thanks!

 

[JedJackson]

It's a cockerel for sure.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

100% a boy

 

[JedJackson]

To add more, the comb and wattles are huge and red for 10 weeks, and the deeper color at the shoulders is another sure sign that you have a male.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Waaay too much red so young.

 

[faulknerfarm]

Oh this is the fifth cockerel. Ripping my heart out! Thank you though, these forums are so helpful.

 

[JedJackson]

Yeah, it sucks when this happens, and it has happened to most of us. But it's better to be forewarned. If you trade him in, a buff Brahma pullet should have an almost flat and pale comb, and there shouldn't be much wattle development. The color on buff females should be pretty even all over the body, not with darker areas at the shoulders. Best of luck!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Yeah, it sucks when this happens, and it has happened to most of us. But it's better to be forewarned. If you trade him in, a buff Brahma pullet should have an almost flat and pale comb, and there shouldn't be much wattle development. The color on buff females should be pretty even all over the body, not with darker areas at the shoulders. Best of luck!

I'm in that predicament now. Good news is Brahma roosters are well thought of, so you will hopefully be able to rehome him.