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I can't quite decide whether this one is a cockerel or pullet.

Sussex19

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Mixed breed, (I know that the father is a Light Sussex x Cuckoo Orp, but not sure who the mother is) and around 7 weeks old.
There's three chicks, the first one I know is a cockerel, the second one i think is a pullet, but I'm on the fence with the third.
It had quite a big comb early on, and I was sure that it was going to be a cockerel, but lately its been looking more like a pullet.
Sorry the pics aren't very good, it was the best I could do.
 

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2x 1st cockerel 2nd & 3rd are pullets
Male feathering (hackle & saddle) don't really show until about 12wks, then again depends on the breed as some are slower maturing.
Thank you! And yes, they haven't got any hackle or saddle feathers coming in yet.
I was wondering if anyone has got any idea who their mothers might be? The possible hens are RIR, Buff Orpington, and Speckled Sussex.
 

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