Do I have a wee feller here?

[JulieBeth07]

Hey y'all! Got a new mixed breed flock a couple months back. Do I have a wee feller here?? Would be pretty cool because I think I have 2 brahma pullets to match thank you in advance!

 

[STACEYH]

Cockerel

 

[Tonyroo]

It's better not to hold the chicken in question for a picture. There's critical areas on a chicken's body that helps in identification.

 

[JulieBeth07]

Cockerel

I thought so! Hoping he's not a mad hatter... Thanks so much!

 

[3KillerBs]

Brahmas are notoriously difficult to sex while young.

How old is he/she in weeks?

Can you get a standing side view that clearly shows the saddle area? Put your hand or a piece of dark paper under the hackle and saddle feathers to get close-ups of the true shape of the feathers.

Also a clear front view of the comb?

 

[MotherofOrpies]

Looks like a rooster, look at those pointy hackle feathers ... and you need to take a picture that shows the back with tail, I am quite sure there will be saddle feathers sprouting

 

[JulieBeth07]

Brahmas are notoriously difficult to sex while young.

How old is he/she in weeks?

Can you get a standing side view that clearly shows the saddle area? Put your hand or a piece of dark paper under the hackle and saddle feathers to get close-ups of the true shape of the feathers.

Also a clear front view of the comb?

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I will do this tomorrow and post an update. He/she was the last, and still is getting some more feathers. The one in question is the largest of the 3 and looks a little more substantial - taller and more vibrant. The tail feathers and comb/wattles are more prominent in this one over the others as well.

 

[JulieBeth07]

Brahmas are notoriously difficult to sex while young.

How old is he/she in weeks?

Can you get a standing side view that clearly shows the saddle area? Put your hand or a piece of dark paper under the hackle and saddle feathers to get close-ups of the true shape of the feathers.

Also a clear front view of the comb?

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I believe he's about 4 months

 

[JulieBeth07]

Looks like a rooster, look at those pointy hackle feathers ... and you need to take a picture that shows the back with tail, I am quite sure there will be saddle feathers sprouting

He/she is still getting feathers in. Will post more pictures tomorrow