11 week old polish crested.

[JedJackson]

These birds are too young for male specific feathers, in my opinion. I think the one in question is probably a cockerel, but not definitely. So if Dona Worry cannot keep males, then now is a good time to look for a re-homing opportunity, since they can be few and far between. Otherwise, keep your eye on it. It's a shame Polish are rarely offered as sexed chicks. Would save a whole lotta heartache.

 

[Cyprus]

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Exactly what I saw

 

[Dona Worry]

These birds are too young for male specific feathers, in my opinion. I think the one in question is probably a cockerel, but not definitely. So if Dona Worry cannot keep males, then now is a good time to look for a re-homing opportunity, since they can be few and far between. Otherwise, keep your eye on it. It's a shame Polish are rarely offered as sexed chicks. Would save a whole lotta heartache.

THEY WEEERRRREEEEE SEXED!

 

[Cyprus]

THEY WEEERRRREEEEE SEXED!

Hatchery?

 

[Dona Worry]

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They aren't really POINTED-- the gold bit is, but the black is very rounded.
They are, however, drapey. The other two have the exact same shape to the feathers, but no drape.

 

[Dona Worry]

Hatchery?

Meyers. I mean, 90% accuracy does mean they will get some wrong.

 

[JedJackson]

THEY WEEERRRREEEEE SEXED!

That is disappointing to read. Meyer needs to get their act together. I'd wait a bit to be sure, but if you do get a cockerel, or more than one cockerel, I would let them know, with photos. They may give you a refund. It's worth a try.

 

[Dona Worry]

That is disappointing to read. Meyer needs to get their act together. I'd wait a bit to be sure, but if you do get a cockerel, or more than one cockerel, I would let them know, with photos. They may give you a refund. It's worth a try.

Yes, I hope so. The whole point behind the polish chicks was to get my rooster to hen ratio to a more sensible number, I most particularly did not want more males.

 

[Dona Worry]

Dang it. Won't be covered under the new policy, too old. I'll ask anyways, worst they can do is say no.

 

[Dona Worry]

See, I JUST DON'T KNOW.

Some pictures of the other two for comparison .

The 'comb', such as it is.

Aarrgh. Time will tell.

Of the 3, Zoe has the most mature voice too-- BUT is that an indication of being a cockerel? Or is the difference between this one and his/her siblings due to Zoe being a little faster to mature?!