Hen or roo guesses? Wattles started coming in.. i

[Lauradschicks]

 

[TheAlrightyGina]

I generally look at how their crest comes in. In my (admittedly short) experience, pullets get a pompadour, cockerels a mohawk as it's coming in, before the shape is obvious (round and tighter for the ladies, whispier for the dudes)

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Age?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

8 weeks

Thinking pullet! By that age I would expect more redness and comb/wattle growth

 

[Lauradschicks]

Thinking pullet! By that age I would expect more redness and comb/wattle growth

Ok that’s interesting! These are my first polish chickens so unsure what to look for, I have read a lot but in terms of milestones or what to expect with comb/wattle growth was still confused. Thank you!

 

[TheAlrightyGina]

If they're a Houdan they'll have five toes. The reason why I asked is if they were that breed (Houdan), I'd definitely say this is a pullet, but if they're Polish you might need to give it a few weeks to be sure (but I'm not seeing anything that makes me think cockerel)

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Ok that’s interesting! These are my first polish chickens so unsure what to look for, I have read a lot but in terms of milestones or what to expect with comb/wattle growth was still confused. Thank you!

I could be wrong, but that is my guess.

 

[Lauradschicks]

If they're a Houdan they'll have five toes. The reason why I asked is if they were that breed (Houdan), I'd definitely say this is a pullet, but if they're Polish you might need to give it a few weeks to be sure (but I'm not seeing anything that makes me think cockerel)

Only 4 toes. Ok! I’ll update in a few more weeks thank you

 

[Lauradschicks]

I have another looks almost identical same age, same parents, but no sign of wattles just curious

 

[Lauradschicks]

Age?

8 weeks