Barred rock, female or male?

[PNWhens]

I know people probably post a ton of these, but you folks seem like the experts so here I am. I have a barred rock chick, now about 4 weeks old. I believe him to be a rooster, but am unsure. They are larger than my other 2 chicks of the same age by quite alot, and they stand tall with a large spot on the head and also a very spiked comb while the others chicks don’t even have theirs showing yet.

 

[citymeetscountry]

For 4 weeks I’d expect a little more red tint for a cockerel, but I am inclined to say it’s too early to tell. Check back in another 1-2 weeks. The large white spot is suspicious though

 

[ChickNanny13]

sexing barred rock chicks

The sex of purebred Barred Plymouth Rocks chicks can be determined on the basis of the size and shape of a light-colored spot on the top of the head. At hatch, males have a large white spot. The spot is much smaller and narrower in females. This has been found to be about 80% accurate.

 

[pekin queen]

i think cockerel going by both the comb and the amount of white on it