Any sexperts out there?

[Tricia479]

Need halp! Nearly 5 week old barred rock & silkies!

 

[Painted Calls]

Can't help with the Silkies, but the BR is a cockerel.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Your barred rock is a cockerel. Not sure about the silkies.

 

[Tricia479]

Can't help with the Silkies, but the BR is a cockerel.

For sure? I’ve had mixed reviews today. Could you please explain why it is a cockerel? That was my thought too, but someone else today told me he isn’t double barred so they think pullet.

 

[Painted Calls]

Don't quote me, but I believe he is double barred. That would be why the white is so crisp and vivid.

That combined with the red in the comb at under 5 weeks points to cockerel.

 

[Tricia479]

That was my thought. I’ll hold out hope

 

[Tricia479]

Don't quote me, but I believe he is double barred. That would be why the white is so crisp and vivid.

That combined with the red in the comb at under 5 weeks points to cockerel.

Both cockerel? Only difference to me is the one on the right has a redder comb.

 

[Painted Calls]

Both cockerel? Only difference to me is the one on the right has a redder comb.

Those two look like pullets. The first BR pictured above isn't in with this pair is it?

 

[Tricia479]

Those two look like pullets. The first BR pictured above isn't in with this pair is it?

Yes, that is the same bird.

 

[SE WA Guy]

I'm leaning cockerel on the second BR. I have a pair and the feathers started to come in with really stark barring on the wings before his little comb turned bright red. I'll post a pic here shortly.