5.5 weeks... watcha think?

[TheYLWFlock]

Wait another 5 weeks, you never know. Some of them could just be fast developing pullets. You can never be 100% accurate by looking at the comb and wattles. Time will tell

Ok thanks! They’re not crowing so we aren’t bothered by them!

 

[jessg84]

This was my GLW pullet at 5 weeks. I thought she was a roo for a while. If I remember correctly she had larger wattles earlier than my other breeds. I wouldn’t give up on the barred rock yet. At 5 weeks they are all awkward looking.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Them ‘rooster tail feathers’ also known as saddle feathers don’t develop until the chicken is at least five months of age. And this is a Brahma that we are talking about, which should take even longer

Actually, males develop pointy saddle feathers around 12 weeks, which is 3 months.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Actually, males develop pointy saddle feathers around 12 weeks, which is 3 months.

3,4,5 months actually.
Some mature faster than others like people. I’m an experienced vet and farmer so I wouldn’t doubt what I say.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Sooo
Light Brahma Cockerel
Ameraucana too young
(I’m assuming you didn’t list the lav orp since he’s an obvious cockerel)
GLW Cockerel
BR Cockerel
Jersey Giant pullet

Is that correct? Thank you @Crazy for Chickens!

Also thank you @Henrybelle and @jessg84 for posting pictures of your chicks at the same age. It’s looking like mine are cockerels compared to yours.

Oh, I guess I forgot the orp! Sorry.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Bearded ameraucanas should still have wattles, you’ll just find it hard to see them.
The brahma looks like a roo, you say they’re all 5 weeks old. Yikes is right. But you never know until their fully grown. I could be wrong

Oh well it looks like I might only have one pullet...

Good thing we are getting more!

They are getting so big, WOW!

I agree! Much larger than the tiny chicks they used to be!

you could send the roos south?

I would... but I’m not sure Blu would be happy!

 

[featherhead007]

He's happy! look,

 

[TheYLWFlock]

He's happy! look,View attachment 1399004

He sure does look happy!

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

You even think that the Brahma is a pullet? Got any guesses on the Ameraucana?

Thanks, that’s the second comment on my chicks eyes today! They are quite beautiful!

I would say pullet for them both. Seeing some tail feathers in the brahma would certainly help though.

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Ok sure will do!