Cockerel or Pullet?!

[megb3rt]

This is my 3 week old barred Plymouth Rock chick, Jo. This is my first group of day old chicks that I’ve gotten and from the beginning this one has taken the role of group leader and has been more assertive. But I’m more curious about it because of the comb, bars, darker/more orange leg color and the spot on its head. Just curious what others who have experience with these guys think. I’ve attached a picture of one of my pullets from the same purchase (Salem) as well just to show why I’m suspicious of this one.

 

[cherrynberry]

First picture shows the cockerel.

 

[Little Baby Bean]

This is my 3 week old barred Plymouth Rock chick, Jo. This is my first group of day old chicks that I’ve gotten and from the beginning this one has taken the role of group leader and has been more assertive. But I’m more curious about it because of the comb, bars, darker/more orange leg color and the spot on its head. Just curious what others who have experience with these guys think. I’ve attached a picture of one of my pullets from the same purchase (Salem) as well just to show why I’m suspicious of this one.

The first one is a cockerel and the second one is a pullet.

 

[cherrynberry]

This is my 3 week old barred Plymouth Rock chick, Jo. This is my first group of day old chicks that I’ve gotten and from the beginning this one has taken the role of group leader and has been more assertive. But I’m more curious about it because of the comb, bars, darker/more orange leg color and the spot on its head. Just curious what others who have experience with these guys think. I’ve attached a picture of one of my pullets from the same purchase (Salem) as well just to show why I’m suspicious of this one.

And yes, male Barred Rocks tend to have lighter barring than females.

 

[-Flash-]

Yep

First picture shows the cockerel.

 

[megb3rt]

I’m glad to see I’m not crazy. First one (red band) was the one I was suspecting. There’s another one in my flock I’m also keeping an eye on but it’s really shy and passive so I’m not completely convinced just yet. It’s smaller than the others as well.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Yep, picture #1 is a cockerel.

 

[megb3rt]

Update: it’s become extremely obvious he’s a cockerel at this point. thanks everyone! I was suspicious a few days after bringing him home.

 

[megb3rt]

Another update for funsies. 6 weeks old and he exudes 1000000% cockerel attitude.