Double barred rock pullet??

[pestenz]

I have 3 barred rock chicks (6 weeks) - they are the ones that I kept because I thought they were cockerels (the pullets had much darker feathering).

A bit confused about one of them, who seems to have a much smaller comb, doesn't have the rooster "stance", but has the same double barred feathers (except maybe a bit darker on the head). Legs seem smaller too.

Is it possible it might be a pullet with that colouring?
Or just a slow developing roo?

They come from a reputable breeder.

Thoughts please!

I didn't know how to post pictures, so pictures are here:
http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=8037429

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

So these photos are reflective of their development at 6 weeks, correct? That is way too much pink for a pullet - the bird in question is a cockerel.

 

[shortgrass]

I agree. That much pink in the comb says "cockerel". He is smaller; could be lack of vigor; the runt, per se. Give him a couple weeks, he should catch up.

 

[QueenMisha]

It's genetically impossible for a hen to be double-barred. The chromosome that makes them female is not capable of having a second barring gene, as it is too short. You have a cockerel.

 

[pestenz]

Thanks, I initially thought roo, maybe just being hopeful, but seems it's unanimous...
Interesting about the double barred gene, didn't know that.

Thanks everyone

 

[BantamLover21]

So these photos are reflective of their development at 6 weeks, correct? That is way too much pink for a pullet - the bird in question is a cockerel.

Agreed

 

[drumstick diva]

cockerel

 

[Tricia479]

Follow up- here are both of my 5 week old barred rocks. Both cockerel?