Bantam wyandotte guy or gal

[Hendrika]

Hi! This very jumpy guy or girl was sold to me as '95% sure its a girl'. They're approx. 18 weeks old. Their behaviour is really different from the other 4 chicks. Both very assertive and jumpy and chasing everyone around. Anybody can help me determine if its a guy or a girl, or is it too early?

Thanks!

 

[spankyleatherlips]

looks like a hen

 

[The Happster]

It's a pullet.

 

[Hendrika]

Thanks! I'm really curious how you tell the differnce, could you tell me a bit about what things you look for?

 

[The Happster]

Of course.
Cockerels get a nice big comb early. At this age, a cockerel would have a lot more comb growth.
You'd probably know it was a boy.
At 18 weeks your girl is just starting to grow her comb and wattles, whereas often the boys will have a big comb by 4 or 5 weeks.
Keep an eye on the forums. It's easy to pick up.

 

[Hendrika]

Thanks!

 

[Hendrika]

Hi people, just wanted to let you know that he turned out to be a cockerel after all. Just for future reference for other people who are having the samen question. About a week ago he started crowing. But thanks for your help anway!

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

! Wow, late bloomer, I didn't see that coming!

 

[The Happster]

Very late bloomer.
I should have noticed those cockerel feathers. Sorry.

 

[Hendrika]

The guy i bought him from is very experienced with wyandoytes, and even he didnt expect this, so clearly it was a very difficult matter.