7 chicks - 7 weeks old - pullet or cockerel?

[TeaBex]

Assuming that #5 & #6 are both Betty Sue;
That is not a pullet, but you knew that as a first timer? Also, I believe that barred rock is a male, only "his/her" chin is not visible.

Update in a week or so please (and tag me so I can check it out)

I am impressed. (and relieved that some folks are learning like this Before getting their first animals) Alot of experienced persons still aren't able to sex young birds.

Check out this article that might interest you:

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Sorry I forgot to come back to this! Update: My girls are laying! All of the Easter Eggers are hens, the barred rock is a hen, Ethel May Orpington is confirmed a hen, and Betty Orpington is about 90% likely a rooster - weak crowing sounds are happening (different than the hen raptor sounds), larger waddles, larger comb, and larger body/legs….but female looking tale feathers so you never know until you know I guess. Lol!