Ameraucana gender @7weeks?

MixedFlock23

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We bought an Ameraucana chick on Saturday. Gave it a bath & blow dried it today; that’s why it’s in the bathroom in these photos. The breeder said it was about 7 weeks old. Thoughts on gender?
I’m seeing more pink than I’d like for a pullet, but also only one row in the pea comb, so I’m undecided. Either way, I’m happy with it. I’ve wanted a lavender bird for years. 🥰
(I know it’s not a recognized Ameraucana color, but that’s okay with me.)
Thank you!
 

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Ha! Thanks!
Question: Did you all say cockerel based on the shape of the comb or the color (or both)? I only ask because I noticed after he/she cooled down from the bath & blow dry, the comb color is not pink anymore. I took the original photos moments after I gave the chick a warm bath and blow dry. Now it looks like a 7.5 week old pullet to me... especially compared to the large three row red combs I see when I search Google images. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Either way, I’m happy. Here are some current photos (not bath day).
 

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And here are photos of the chick’s stance. Any votes for pullet? Or still looking like a cockerel?
 

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