Could this be a cockerel?

[Lady Lionheart]

Update. 10 weeks old. Are we still thinking two pullets? And I am confident they are Blue Andalusians now.

 

[Alexandra33]

Pretty sure #1 is a cockerel (that's a lot of comb and wattle even for a female of this age), and #2, a pullet. They're beautiful.

~Alex

 

[Lady Lionheart]

Pretty sure #1 is a cockerel (that's a lot of comb and wattle even for a female of this age), and #2, a pullet. They're beautiful.

~Alex

That's what I'm afraid of! Still no crowing yet so I'm going to wait. I really don't want to rehome her/him...

 

[Alexandra33]

That's what I'm afraid of! Still no crowing yet so I'm going to wait. I really don't want to rehome her/him...

Oh dear, so hoping I'm wrong.

~Alex

 

[JedJackson]

Update. 10 weeks old. Are we still thinking two pullets? And I am confident they are Blue Andalusians now.

The comb and wattles are big and colorful for 10 weeks, but I still couldn't call this one with any kind of certainty. The legs are thin and the comb/wattles are pinkish, not red. Also the comb, though big, doesn't really look the way a cockerel's comb usually looks-- more even in shape, and not raised and rounded in front.

If I had to guess, I would lean toward it being a fast developing pullet. But I think you are wise to wait and see.

 

[Lady Lionheart]

The comb and wattles are big and colorful for 10 weeks, but I still couldn't call this one with any kind of certainty. The legs are thin and the comb/wattles are pinkish, not red. Also the comb, though big, doesn't really look the way a cockerel's comb usually looks-- more even in shape, and not raised and rounded in front.

If I had to guess, I would lean toward it being a fast developing pullet. But I think you are wise to wait and see.

Thank you. I was wondering about the comb looking like that too. I've looked online and all the cockerels I seen had a more even looking comb. I never would've guessed how much I love these two! Everything I've seen about them said they are flightly birds. These two are the most friendly chickens I've ever seen! Oh, they fly better then any of my birds already, plus they are really smart but so loving. I would recommend this breed to anyone. As long as they are handled a lot I think this could very well be the most docile breed out there!

 

[JedJackson]

Thank you. I was wondering about the comb looking like that too. I've looked online and all the cockerels I seen had a more even looking comb. I never would've guessed how much I love these two! Everything I've seen about them said they are flightly birds. These two are the most friendly chickens I've ever seen! Oh, they fly better then any of my birds already, plus they are really smart but so loving. I would recommend this breed to anyone. As long as they are handled a lot I think this could very well be the most docile breed out there!

Handling makes a big difference. I hope you get the pullet you want! Keep us updated if you can.

 

[alexa009]

It looks like you may have a breeding pair, #1 cockerel and #2 pullet. It is normal for him not to be crowing yet. My Black Copper Maran rooster (same one in my avatar) didn't even try until he was 19 weeks and my Japanese Bantam is 15 weeks and he hasn't started yet either. Don't give up hope though, for Andalusians are known for their large prominent combs. So I am not saying you don't possibly have a pullet. Please keep us updated!

 

[Lady Lionheart]

It looks like you may have a breeding pair, #1 cockerel and #2 pullet. It is normal for him not to be crowing yet. My Black Copper Maran rooster (same one in my avatar) didn't even try until he was 19 weeks and my Japanese Bantam is 15 weeks and he hasn't started yet either. Don't give up hope though, for Andalusians are known for their large prominent combs. So I am not saying you don't possibly have a pullet. Please keep us updated!

Thank you. I will definitely update when I know for sure. If it is a Mister, I'm going to try to keep him. But I live in town... Maybe I'll try to bribe my neighbors with free eggs lol

 

[Lady Lionheart]

Update
They are now 12 weeks old... I am still unsure about Big Blu! Posting more pics of both for comparison. Little Blu has always been the smallest. I've always called her the runt. No crowing from Big Blu and I don't see any saddle feathers. But I don't really have an eye for them yet.. What do you all think? Pictures online show Blue Andalusians cockerels with a bigger comb already and I would've thought it would've already started crowing...Idk.. Help please!