Dang it... it’s a boy..?

[Schlieter]

Hi all!
Long time reader, first time writer. I’ve found all your input and advice really helpful over this last year of raising my first flock of cheeps, so thank you!!

I’m in a bit of a pickle with this flock I think and figured I needed to finally come ask a question myself. So... we have a 5 week old buff Brahma bantam and she is starting to look like a he to me based on all my readings here. Does anyone have any thoughts?

(Hope I post this all correctly)

 

[cavemanrich]

I am not sure about this one. Sort of looks like a cockerel to me. Can I suggest reading this article by @sassysarah for some more answers.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/sexing-pullets-and-cockerels.72769/
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Cockerel. Although pics in natural light would be better. I don't see wing bars starting, but your right... that comb is quite pink (at least in that light) and large.

 

[mgbantams]

It looks to be a cockerel, judging by the appearance of the comb.
Male saddle feathers, pointed hackle, and wing bow feathers don’t come in until about 10-12 weeks old.
Frazzlemrat1, This chicken does have wing bars, although wing bars don’t necessarily indicate male.

 

[Acre4Me]

Looks suspiciously like a male, but cant be sure for a few more weeks.

 

[sassysarah]

I am not sure about this one. Sort of looks like a cockerel to me. Can I suggest reading this article by @sassysarah for some more answers.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/sexing-pullets-and-cockerels.72769/
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and

Thank you for sharing my article! I really appreciate it!!

That is definitely a handsome cockerel!

 

[ColtHandorf]

Agreed, a cute little boy.

 

[Schlieter]

He is such a boy. dang it! He’s funny though trying to get bossy on the girls and being half their size. Thanks for the responses all!

 

[keesmom]

Cockerel. Bantams do not come sexed, in case you have any others.

 

[Schlieter]

Cockerel. Bantams do not come sexed, in case you have any others.

We have one other but she’s a lady porcelain d’uccle. Very beautiful and a total love.