A Wyandotte roo?

[Neveralone]

I'm new to chickens,but figured quickly that this wasn't an Americana. It's approx 4weeks old. Is this a Wyandotte roo or hen? As a side note, I wanted my favorite to be my EE (Annabelle) but I am finding myself quite fond of my Barred Rocks.

 

[azygous]

I've had SLWs for seven years, and I can tell you with reasonable certainty, that's a Wyandotte cockerel.

 

[Neveralone]

Thanks, I kind of figured it was. Hey, overall for getting feed store baby chicks, 7 of the 8 were pullets, not too bad. Unfortunately, I lost 2 to the dog.

 

[Neveralone]

He's turning into a pretty nice roo. Respectful of me, a bit skittish, but I if I can catch him, he's pretty calm. Though his beginning "crows" are pathetic! LOL As long as he's nice to me and his girls, he'll avoid the pot.

 

[JoJo12345]

Hi I'm new to this site and was wondering if anyone can tell me if I have a boy or girl silver pencilled Wyandcotte. Pics attached at 5 weeks old. Sorry if I have posted on wrong thread as well! Thanks !

 

[Neveralone]

Hi I'm new to this site and was wondering if anyone can tell me if I have a boy or girl silver pencilled Wyandcotte. Pics attached at 5 weeks old. Sorry if I have posted on wrong thread as well! Thanks !

To me (and I'm only a few more weeks ahead of you) that looks like one of my barred rocks, best guess , is a cockrell,the comb looks a little pronounced . Does the comb look like the rest of the chicks, you have?

 

[enola]

Does he have a crest?

 

[JoJo12345]

Thanks so much for your reply. I have never kept chickens before and when looking at Wyandcotte on the net mine did look different but now looking at Barred Rocks I see what you mean, 'she' is so so friendly I was hoping for a girl as can't keep Roos

How long before I know for sure, or do I need to stop kidding myself??? The other chick I got, also sold as a Wyandcotte is much smaller, pic attached. I thought this one was a girl as comb so different but now I am aware I'm not comparing the same breed!!! The other chick I got is a silkie so I know I will have to wait longer to find out about that one.

 

[JoJo12345]

Oh no is that the start of red wattles I see?? No!!!! Don't want them both to be Roos??

 

[junebuggena]

That looks like a very nice Blue Laced Red Splash Wyandotte cockerel.