Any ideas on my Appenzeller? Male or female?

[Sjmills77]

it’s about 6 weeks old, although I am not certain on age. Don’t mind the purple on the back she (hopefully a she) had a peck wound I was treating. Thanks!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

it’s about 6 weeks old, although I am not certain on age. Don’t mind the purple on the back she (hopefully a she) had a peck wound I was treating. Thanks!

Boy.

 

[Painted Calls]

Cockerel.

 

[Fuchsia]

Cockerel.

 

[Sjmills77]

Is it because of the wattle development? I’m just curious what to look for. I’ll have to give this one away if it is a boy so what a bummer.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Is it because of the wattle development? I’m just curious what to look for. I’ll have to give this one away if it is a boy so what a bummer.

Wattles, crest, tail, ...

 

[Sjmills77]

I appreciate the replies! So do the females at 6-7 weeks have a fuller crest and rounded tail feathers?

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I'm also thinking cockerel due to wattles

 

[homeschoolin momma]

I appreciate the replies! So do the females at 6-7 weeks have a fuller crest and rounded tail feathers?

No, the crest and tail are the same at this age. As the male matures, his crest grows longer and has a tendency to turn white. They also grow two beautiful sickle feathers which are quite long for their size and stand out. The male will also get pointy saddle feathers, but not until closer to 14-16 weeks for these guys.

The real determination here are those wattles. At 6 weeks they are visible. Females do not show theirs until much later and when they do, they are very small.

I'll try to post a picture of my roos later on the spitzhauben page you posted earlier on so you can see.

 

[Sjmills77]

Thank you so much for the help. I’m so sad to part with mine but I trust your judgement that you all know what your talking about. My neighbor said she would take him so I am happy! I appreciate the help so much!