Gold Lace Wyandottes? Pullet or cockerel?

[blondie55555]

First one (has #1 at bottom right) is 9 weeks old today, #2 is 8 weeks today. Thought I had these figured out but now I’m not sure. If you think cockerel, please tell me why. I know waddle comb is red, but I read Wyandottes can be tricky. Thank you

 

[Whigru]

I’m thinking cockerel only because of the comb growth.I have a silver laced Wyandotte that is 15 weeks and her comb is much less developed and red.
Attached is a close up of her face from the other day.

 

[blondie55555]

Thanks for sharing, quite a difference huh?

 

[JedJackson]

I think #1 is a pullet. #2 is questionable, but I wouldn't be surprised if that turns out to be a pullet, too. Wyandotte females sometimes get big, colorful combs and wattles early. So if you cannot keep cockerels I would hold off for a while before rehoming these. Another 3 weeks and male specific feathering should start showing, and that will tell the tale one way or the other.

 

[blondie55555]

Thank you, I thought pullets but the wattles threw me off. These chicks are also smaller than the others. Would think cockerels should be larger at this age?

 

[JedJackson]

Thank you, I thought pullets but the wattles threw me off. These chicks are also smaller than the others. Would think cockerels should be larger at this age?

Not necessarily. Individual growth rates vary regardless of gender.