Cockerel? Just for curiosity ☺️

[bhawk-23]

After reading through what you need for pictures I am thinking this won't be enough. I am not overly concerned, it's more of a "wow, can I be guessing right??" Question. Lol
This is a barnyard mix chick 17-18 days old. Definitely the largest and most developed comb of all 12 though there are a few more with more pronounced combs. The rest have fairly non existent combs.
Thank you for any guess you can offer!

 

[MarkJr]

Probably going to have to revisit when they’re 8-9 weeks old.

 

[britesidefarm]

At two weeks, that’s a boy.

 

[The Happster]

Very early maturing.
A cockerel, without a doubt.

 

[bhawk-23]

Probably going to have to revisit when they’re 8-9 weeks old.

For the rest I'm certain it will be awhile.

At two weeks, that’s a boy.

Yes, he is quite more developed than the rest!

Very early maturing.
A cockerel, without a doubt.

That was my thought too but I'm still extremely new to all this.

I'll research on here the feathering patterns to see if those are also becoming apparent already also. I believe they are feathering out quicker than expected due to some unseasonably cold days and nights. Mama hen is doing a great job keeping those babies fed and warm!

Thank you!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yay, a Dominique!
Most likely male. Here are my two pullets around that age:

The one on the left was VERY masculine...

(and yes, both are now big and pretty and laying eggs.)

 

[Offshoreorca]

Yes, from my experience my bet would be on cockerel!

 

[bhawk-23]

@TheOddOneOut

Is Dominique her name??

I thought our Orpy, with her scrappy look and dominate behavior, might have been a rooster BUT she became a very determined broody hen at 7 months and is now an extremely attentive and fierce mama to be dealt with.
Though she did become top hen in pecking order very quickly and seems to have picked that status back up after 1 challenge when she joined back in with her chicks. Hahaha
Funny how that happens, yeah??

 

[TheOddOneOut]

@TheOddOneOut

Is Dominique her name??

I thought our Orpy, with her scrappy look and dominate behavior, might have been a rooster BUT she became a very determined broody hen at 7 months and is now an extremely attentive and fierce mama to be dealt with.
Though she did become top hen in pecking order very quickly and seems to have picked that status back up after 1 challenge when she joined back in with her chicks. Hahaha
Funny how that happens, yeah??

Nope, a breed.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Nope, a breed.

I see now that the chick is a barnyard mix, but he/she VERY much resembles a Dominique. Rose comb, barring, yellow skin.