5 week Gold Laced Sex

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Slow feathering isn't always a reliable indication. And hens will also have iridescent feathering - all of my black or black-laced hens and pullets do. The comb is what's making me go, "Hmmmm...." Not sure, though. A couple more weeks and you'll know.

ETA: Fairly certain GLW pullets sometimes have male-looking combs early on. Post pics again in 2 weeks.

I agree, mine is still in the wait and see stage and like yours the comb got red/big fast. The other one is half the size no signs.
I'm still holding out hope on my big girls as the comb has stayed the same and she seems to be growing into it.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Pullet

 

[Aunt Angus]

Another pretty bird! If it's also 7 wks, I'm going to say pullet here, too, my Rock hen had a very large comb very early, but there is zero red in there.

 

[jennrauch]

Another pretty bird! If it's also 7 wks, I'm going to say pullet here, too, my Rock hen had a very large comb very early, but there is zero red in there.

Only the GQ x EE is 7weeks. The SPPR is 5 weeks as well.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Only the GQ x EE is 7weeks. The SPPR is 5 weeks as well.

Still say pullet. Feeling more confident about this one because I have this breed

 

[jennrauch]

Still say pullet. Feeling more confident about this one because I have this breed

Thank you!!!

 

[Vickischics]

Pullets, pullets. Thats my positive vibes being sent to you for your GLW.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Concerns have been pink/flesh colored comb, feathered slower and now I’m seeing iridescent feathering.

The feather stuff doesn't bother me, I don't think it means anything. The comb color is not as red as it could be. I think I see wattles coming in. The color is OK but It's kind of early for a pullet to be showing wattles. Still it could go either way.

In your second photo the heavy legs, upright posture, and general profile/body build all say boy to me. I'm not definite on that but I'd think maybe 90% that you have a boy. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[jennrauch]

Pullets, pullets. Thats my positive vibes being sent to you for your GLW.

 

[jennrauch]

The feather stuff doesn't bother me, I don't think it means anything. The comb color is not as red as it could be. I think I see wattles coming in. The color is OK but It's kind of early for a pullet to be showing wattles. Still it could go either way.

In your second photo the heavy legs, upright posture, and general profile/body build all say boy to me. I'm not definite on that but I'd think maybe 90% that you have a boy. Hope I'm wrong.

Oomph, I’ve thought the same thing, need “hunk” to be a hunksletta