Are all my baby Welsummer chicks pullets?

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I know these girls are barely 3 weeks, but I wanted to ask if all these Welsummer chicks look like pullets based on their head triangles? (Since they are supposed to be more easily sexed at hatch.) I feel like three look very dark and clear, and three are a little fuzzier.

Of course, I didn't see what they all look like mixed together at the hatchery to gauge what's normal range of variation for their line, so not seeing a known male to compare... 🤷

I can take better eyeliner shots of the ones in question if that helps.
Thanks!
 

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Look at their breasts. If they're feathering in reddish they're females.
Males would be feathering in mostly black
That's an amazing tip! Thank you! I will double check tomorrow, but so far I have only noticed reddish. Now we're all snuggled in for a nice evening cuddle so I won't disturb anyone. 😍😍😍
 

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