Gender of two RIR's?

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These 2 pictures are of separate Rhode Island Red pullets (supposedly). Are they or are they not pullets? I'm really hoping that they're hens, but if they're roosters, I'll gladly set up a bachelor pad for them.
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I think I might be in the same boat as you! I've got two RIR and two ISA browns and one of the RIR is seeming to me to be a bit boyish. I'm new to the chicken raising world so maybe it's a novice eye but "Penny(maybe Peter)" is growing a little different the then rest. Their legs and feet are thicker and while everyone else is covered in baby feathers they still have a good amount of down but is growing faster than the rest. They also have a serious attitude! Very friendly towards me but likes to pick fights with the rest and stands up super tall when they do. I hope she is not a he because since I got them to lay eggs my better half plans to re home any boys so we don't have a crazy crowing clucker in the yard. Our neighbors have a rooster that crows day and night. He thinks he's a guard dog, it's cute but gets annoying sometimes.
 
Age? Combs and wattles are the best indicators until they are 15 weeks and sometimes even older.
 
I think I might be in the same boat as you! I've got two RIR and two ISA browns and one of the RIR is seeming to me to be a bit boyish. I'm new to the chicken raising world so maybe it's a novice eye but "Penny(maybe Peter)" is growing a little different the then rest. Their legs and feet are thicker and while everyone else is covered in baby feathers they still have a good amount of down but is growing faster than the rest. They also have a serious attitude! Very friendly towards me but likes to pick fights with the rest and stands up super tall when they do. I hope she is not a he because since I got them to lay eggs my better half plans to re home any boys so we don't have a crazy crowing clucker in the yard. Our neighbors have a rooster that crows day and night. He thinks he's a guard dog, it's cute but gets annoying sometimes.
Roosters do have thicker legs.
 
Mine are only about 4-5 weeks old so it's probably way too early to tell right?

Also "Penny" has a thicker more pronounced comb than the rest
 

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