Golden Laced Wyandotte - about 3 weeks

[TXchickmum]

I purchased this sweet little thing today (along with a few other chicks) from our local farm supply company. They always keep a very nice selection of chickens, turkeys, and guineas. This chick was selected from a GLW group labeled all pullets. After getting it home (and comparing it to the other chicks) its comb looks very prominant. I know that different breeds have different combs, and they all come in at different times. Could this be a cockerel mixed in with the pullets?? Ihaven't any familiarity with Wyandottes. (and I already have two precious bantam cockerels - can't have any more with the present flock)

(perched on my daughter's leg - straight on shot of comb)

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Its comb does look quite big. But unfortunately my only advice is to give it a couple of weeks. I have blue laced red Wyandottes, and I'm about to make a what gender post of my own because I have one that keeps me guessing. My Wyandottes are about 11 weeks old...good luck!

 

[ChickenExtreme]

Might be a cockerel, my little GLW girls didn't have that much white in the downs in the chest, but it could be just different bloodline, and it was a while before their combs were that noticeable, again it could be bloodline, I'd give her/him a couple weeks more just to make certain

 

[PeakyBeaky]

Hard to say, I agree-it's a little young. Ususally, if it's a boy, you will see the waddles start to develop early and the comb will be more pink/read than flesh colored.

 

[TXchickmum]

Thanks, all. She (he) does have small little wattles that are pretty colorless, yet apparent whereas my Australorp of the same age doesn't show any signs of wattles. Again, I suppose it may just be the difference in breeds.

 

[Time-Out]

Coo! \that's a massive comb for that age! An yes, I can see the wattles. My vote is for roo. Sorry.