He or she? 11 weeks old

[Helenhowes0]

I was sooo confident these 2 were girls when growing as they walked with lower postures and kept themselves out of the fights but now im not too sure
The tail has got me questioning on the one and the crest and tail on the other.
Please help me out.
I know its difficult to truly say at this age but it would be nice to know what the majority think so I know what to look for in future growers.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I think pullets, @Debbie292d what do you think?

 

[Debbie292d]

I think pullets, @Debbie292d what do you think?

I agree, except look closer at this one. It looks to me like hackles coming in. Those are narrower, longer feathers that come in a cockerel's neck when they're at least a few months old usually.

 

[Helenhowes0]

Oh hackling hell . Is that a definitive answer or is there still hope

 

[Debbie292d]

Oh hackling hell . Is that a definitive answer or is there still hope

How old are they? My guess is around 8-10 weeks? Generally, it's four months before we can know definitively, so there's ALWAYS hope!

 

[Helenhowes0]

11 weeks old.
Someone said to me that they think the black is a boy because of the Florence colour im the feathers is there any truth to that?

 

[Debbie292d]

11 weeks old.
Someone said to me that they think the black is a boy because of the Florence colour im the feathers is there any truth to that?

Yes, most black roosters will have fluorescent feathers, like lime green and purple.

I have a satin black silkie hen with fluorescent feathers too.

 

[Helenhowes0]

Yes, most black roosters will have fluorescent feathers, like lime green and purple.

I have a satin black silkie hen with fluorescent feathers too.

This is good to know . Thank you I will keep you updated