Could this Brahma be a rooster?

[Forgotten Orchard]

We are pretty new to this chicken thing- but watching the characteristics of this supposed pullet (six weeks old) we call Helga, has made us wonder if maybe we should call it Hagar instead.

So we bring pictures to the experts- just for the fun of it. I know that we will know the sex sooner or later- but I like to hear what you think and why you think it. It's nice to learn the things you look at to guess the sex.

If nothing else it lets us post some pics of our chickens

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Yes, thats a cockerel.

 

[Forgotten Orchard]

Sundown,

What are the tell-tale signs? What do you look for? I would like to learn a little more about the characteristics that show that.

Thanks,

FO

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

First, I have noticed that with the male light brahmas, they tend to get more black feathers extending down past their hackle. Also, the hens will have hardly any comb. Seeing the comb that tall, and that pink already, that points me toward rooster. Also, the tail will be pointy.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I'd hold on just a bit longer.

 

[Bedste]

I had a pair of Brahmas and the pullet was short and round like this one... the cockeral was tall and linky.... way before the cockadooodledoooo or pin feathers or saddle pin feathers were noticable.

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

My one & only light brahma ended up being a cockerel

I have pictures of him here at 7 - 11 weeks:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=221896

The 7 week old pics are on page 1, ages 9 & 11 weeks on page 2.

 

[roocrazy]

i say name it after hagrid from harry potter because both are massive

 

[MonkeyZero]

Looks like a lil roo
My old brahma hen had black feathers on her neck, but they didnt go down that far
YOu have a roo!