Combs and wattle

[hobby]

I have eight chicks that are five weeks old. Four have large combs and the other four do not. Only one has wattles. Can the gender be determined by this? Any feedback would be greatful.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Yes, usually the combs of the cockerels will be growing earlier than the pullets.That's one of the best ways at that age. With some breeds the males' legs will be thicker and longer too. When they get new feathers the males will have pointed feathers and females rounder. The tails will begin to look differently then too.

 

[hobby]

Thank you.

 

[farmerChef]

the pointed saddle(back) and hackle(neck) feathers on the males will come in around 3-4 months old. if you post pictures, we should be able to help you sex them

 

[hdowden]

its not 100% right. if you post pics we can give you an idea but wait till they are at least 8 weeks to post pics and then you ca repost at 16 weeks of age if you still have not been able to sex them. you can also look up my article: is my chicken a pullet or cockerel for ways to sex

 

[hobby]

I will wait a few weeks and post some pictures. Thank y'all for your advice.