I’m curious if these are cockerels

[Oldhenhens]

I purchased pullets from Cackle Hatchery on July 19. I was supposed to get 3 Black Laced Reds and 3 Blue Laced Reds. I also purchased a rainbow assortment which added more Wyandottes. I am wondering if these particular two are pullets or cockerels? My suspicions are cockerels. Just the last week I’ve noticed these two seem slightly larger and their combs and wattles are showing up more than the other Wyandottes. Their personalities are less friendly are more feisty. I also noticed they have darker feathers around the neck. What do you think? Thanks!!!

 

[nuthatched]

Wyandottes tend to redden early, I don't see male hackles coming in but that could take a few more weeks.

 

[BGcoop]

There seems to be slightly darker red over the wings which sometimes points to cockerel, I’d watch the saddle feathers closely the next couple weeks.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Males! Saddles are coming in.

 

[cherrynberry]

I purchased pullets from Cackle Hatchery on July 19. I was supposed to get 3 Black Laced Reds and 3 Blue Laced Reds. I also purchased a rainbow assortment which added more Wyandottes. I am wondering if these particular two are pullets or cockerels? My suspicions are cockerels. Just the last week I’ve noticed these two seem slightly larger and their combs and wattles are showing up more than the other Wyandottes. Their personalities are less friendly are more feisty. I also noticed they have darker feathers around the neck. What do you think? Thanks!!!

Both are cockerels.

 

[kurby22]

Yeah I’d say you got two boys…pretty though!

 

[Oldhenhens]

Both are cockerels.

I’m trying to build up my flock of layers after a raccoon attack took 14. I just keep getting cockerels! The other issue is they don’t want to get along and it causes chaos in the coop. Thanks for your help!

 

[Oldhenhens]

Yeah I’d say you got two boys…pretty though!

Thanks! They are pretty. I just want layers. I have more than enough boys!

 

[cherrynberry]

Thanks! They are pretty. I just want layers. I have more than enough boys!

Get an autosexing breed.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Pretty boy(s)