I know, I know…but I have to ask

[Accidentalchickenmom314]

Ok. So I know there are MANY threads along these lines. AND I’m pretty sure I know the answer, but I’m still holding on to the tiniest thread of hope. This individual is 14 weeks old. Its brother is much lighter in color with a much redder and larger comb and wattles. Any chance at all this is a pullet???

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Male. I see sharp saddle feathering

 

[Theorrin]

those saddle feathers and curly tails say male to me

 

[fluffycrow]

This is a cockerel. And chickens have wattles

 

[Accidentalchickenmom314]

This is a cockerel. And chickens have wattles

Turns out my phone doesn’t anticipate that I would use that word

 

[White Valley Acres]

Ok. So I know there are MANY threads along these lines. AND I’m pretty sure I know the answer, but I’m still holding on to the tiniest thread of hope. This individual is 14 weeks old. Its brother is much lighter in color with a much redder and larger comb and wattles. Any chance at all this is a pullet???View attachment 3543036

Some roosters don't always have the really big comb, which I think is just from genetics? But generally the large red comb, tail and saddle feathers are the typical rooster. Sorry it's not a hen! I think I might've had some barred rock roosters with some shorter combs, not sure though!

 

[nuthatched]

Dominique ir maybe olive egger cockerel