9 week old cockerel?

[The Red Rooster]

I have a chick that I think is a cockerel. I started another thread when he was 6 weeks old, but I can't find it now.

One of the things he did that was cockerelish is when I put him down he ran up to one of the pullets and put his neck feathers up and put his neck above her. (I think it's a dominance thing that I have only observed roosters do). Any answers are very much appreciated!

If you need anymore pictures of different angles, I would be happy to take the pictures.







Could these possibly be early saddle feathers? They're on his back near the tail.

 

[ramirezframing]

yep them saddle feathers he's a he

 

[chicmom]

I think it's a pullet. Pullets will do those very same things--challenging eachother for the top spot in the pecking order.

 

[BlueCamas]

Sorry, cockerel, those saddle feathers are a dead give away.

 

[NJchixs]

For nine weeks I think the comb is too red. I also think cockerel but a crow would tell you for sure.

 

[Pele]

Yep, those little things are the beginnings of saddle feathers. Not to mention his nice comb development. Manly little roo.

 

[The Red Rooster]

Thanks everyone! Glad things are pointing towards a roo!

 

[The Red Rooster]

I think it's a pullet. Pullets will do those very same things--challenging eachother for the top spot in the pecking order.

Yes, I've seen that. I'm really sure cockerel though.

 

[Firefighter Chick]

with the patchiness of the color, since it's black and white, and the saddle feathers i'm confident that's a boy.