Golden Laced Wyandotte - Pullet or not?

[SpringChick]

I have 4 Wyandottes 7 weeks old - 2 silver laced and 2 golden laced. I bought them at Farm and Fleet, who purchased them from Cackle Hatchery. One of the golden laced has tail feathers that are standing more erect and seem to be split in middle with additional feathers growing up towards the end of the back (see photo). Is this an indication of a rooster? Her/his waddle seems only slightly larger than the other three. I'm new to chickens and not familiar if what I'm seeing is just a variation found amongst hens of this breed. The other GLW is darker in color and doesn't have this tail characteristic, nor do the SLWs. Any insight anyone could provide would be helpful.

 

[NJchixs]

I see that they are a little bigger than the one in the background and for seven weeks it may be suspicious. I've never owned that breed, its hard to say if those are saddle feathers coming in. Sorry I'm sure someone will give you better opinion

 

[SpringChick]

Thanks. I was just reading about saddle feathers. I am suspicious as well. Interestingly enough, this one is one of the friendliest of the four and I didn't think roosters were the friendly ones. I hope some other folks out there weigh in on this.

 

[PeakyBeaky]

The 2 you have in the pictures are pullets-the one in the back, I'd need to see more pictures.

 

[farmerChef]

saddle feathers come in at 3-4 months old. The lacing pattern is even all over, it is a pullet.

 

[Hezz]

That's a pullet

 

[BlueCamas]

saddle feathers come in at 3-4 months old. The lacing pattern is even all over, it is a pullet.

My thoughts exactly, x2!