Bantam WCB Polish, gender confusion??

cochinfan05

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Jun 14, 2013
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Thought it would be fun to add some WCB Bantam Polish to the flock this year. So far they're cute, inquisitive, funny little birds......but there gender has me stumped!
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Chick #1
This one has always had a slightly different looking crest. It also is kind of the loner of the bunch.
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Chick #2
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Chick #3
#2 and #3 are always together, and it's difficult to tell them apart.
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This is #1 and #2 together, #1 is on the right.
For what it's worth they are 7-8 weeks old and came from Ideal Poultry. Thanks everyone for taking a look!!!
 
I'm leaning towards two cockerels because of the redness of the wattles (no I don't think their combs get very big) but I thought I heard Polish hens have rounder crest (like your second one and third one) and cockerels have a more pointy crest (like you number one), so I'm not sure. But then I'm no Polish expert so I would get a second opinion!
 
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I'm leaning towards two cockerels because of the redness of the wattles (no I don't think their combs get very big) but I thought I heard Polish hens have rounder crest (like your second one) and cockerels have a more pointy crest (like you number one), so I'm not sure. But then I'm no Polish expert so I would get a second opinion! 

Thanks for the reply! These guys really have me confused. I guessed it was 1 cockerel and 2 pullets.......now I'm not so sure
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Just some updated pics.......unfortunately with these wattles I'm thinking 3 Roos
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#1
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#2
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#3
These guys will have to go if they're all boys, maybe I'll try again next year.....
 

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