12 week old polish, boys or girls?

RainsFlock

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Aug 11, 2025
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So far this year everything I've hatched out of my incubator i've been able to accurately sex, except for these cursed polish.

Never had em before so I would love some insight from some more experienced keepers. I want to know their sex as I'd like to sell the majority and just keep one hen for my flock.
I have some ideas as to what some could be but still want some outside input, although I'm worried I might have a large group of roosters.

1. Not really sure at all on this one.
2. Thinking cockerel
3. Also thinking cockerel, got some dark in his crest which I think means male on buff laced, plus the spikiness of it
4. Leaning cockerel
5. Not sure?? The tail makes me think female but the crest makes me think male
6. Pretty sure this ones a pullet, crest is tidy, round, fat feathers. Smallest of the group and has little pigment in her face
If any additional pictures and angles are needed let me know!
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So far this year everything I've hatched out of my incubator i've been able to accurately sex, except for these cursed polish.

Never had em before so I would love some insight from some more experienced keepers. I want to know their sex as I'd like to sell the majority and just keep one hen for my flock.
I have some ideas as to what some could be but still want some outside input, although I'm worried I might have a large group of roosters.

1. Not really sure at all on this one.
2. Thinking cockerel
3. Also thinking cockerel, got some dark in his crest which I think means male on buff laced, plus the spikiness of it
4. Leaning cockerel
5. Not sure?? The tail makes me think female but the crest makes me think male
6. Pretty sure this ones a pullet, crest is tidy, round, fat feathers. Smallest of the group and has little pigment in her face
If any additional pictures and angles are needed let me know!
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Wow this is tough! I’m not much help except to say 2 is definitely a male because of his crest and some saddle feathers, and I also think 6 is a pullet.

I also think it would be a good idea to consider keeping more than one of them for your flock. I had only one and she was bullied ruthlessly due to her unique crest and more docile nature. Having more than one would make each bird less of a target and you would be more likely to have a successfully peaceful flock. I had to permanently separate my Polish and hatch out some Polish friends for her!! So yeah you’d think I’d be better at sexing them but I’m not haha 😅
 

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