5 week Barred Plymouth Rock hen or roo?

[millcjsao]

Is it too early to tell? 5 weeks old
Thank you!

 

[LikeTurkeys]

That's a cockerel. While his comb isn't outrageous, it is larger than what a pullet would have. Also, he has two copies of the barring gene which is only possible in males.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I agree!

 

[InterestingChickens]

Cockerel!

 

[Brooks_]

Why does everyone beat me to the ones I can ID? Good looking boy!