Curious about this “pullet”

[JenBmomof3]

She's a pullet. Just a few tips for sexing your own babies in the future.
The tail isn't the best way to tell gender. You always want to look at the comb and waddles as those are the best indicator.
A lot of breeds will start to show signs of gender at 5 weeks of age, and Marans, and other large combed breeds will show even sooner at 4 weeks.
When sexing at 4 weeks, Pullets will have thin, small, and pale combs, with almost non-existent waddles. Cockerels will have a larger comb that is deep or light pink depending on breed, with large and matching waddles.
Ex.
Pullet
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Cockerel
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The above are 5 week old bantam Calico Cochins. They aren't showing to many signs yet, but a week later PB's comb became large and red along with his waddles.
Older birds may have larger feet, long and curving sickle feathers, and will get pointed saddle and hackle feathers at 12ish weeks of age. Comb and waddles are still the best way to make a guess.

So glad you posted this. I’ve been trying to figure out our almost 8 week old calico Cochin bantam. I’m leaning towards pullet.

 

[Weeg]

So glad you posted this. I’ve been trying to figure out our almost 8 week old calico Cochin bantam. I’m leaning towards pullet.

Yep! You've got a lovely lady there! See how her waddles are nearly visible, and her comb is pale. Those are both female traits. You won't be looking at saddle/hackled feathers yet since she's so young. Nice job with your guess!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Update: I’m not sure if you can tell in the photos, but this chicken has started to sprout light tan colored feathers from its back. Are these rooster saddle feathers???
At this point- it’s age is around 19/20 weeks.
I haven’t heard it crow.

This is getting old, but for future reference of people reading this thread, he is a cockerel. He was a cockerel in the earlier pictures too. He had dark wing patches from the get-go and quite the red comb

 

[Chicalina]

This is getting old, but for future reference of people reading this thread, he is a cockerel. He was a cockerel in the earlier pictures too. He had dark wing patches from the get-go and quite the red comb

I was going to say exactly that! Those tan feathers coming in were male wing pattern colouring.

 

[HeatherinLoomis]

UPDATE:
I believe I see black saddle feathers coming in on this one.
I think the most recent replies are correct. This one is a rooster. Although- he has never crowed. Must be 6 months old by now.

 

[cherrynberry]

UPDATE:
I believe I see black saddle feathers coming in on this one.
I think the most recent replies are correct. This one is a rooster. Although- he has never crowed. Must be 6 months old by now.

Yep, late developing cockerel

 

[Chicalina]

Some cockerels are just less manly when there are stronger characters in the flock (male or female). This can change as they mature, or if someone more dominant leaves the flock.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

UPDATE:
I believe I see black saddle feathers coming in on this one.
I think the most recent replies are correct. This one is a rooster. Although- he has never crowed. Must be 6 months old by now.

Easter egger cockerel.