Iridescent feathers- always a roo?

[mirandalf]

Our 8 week gold-laced bantam polish's feathers are getting an iridescent all over. Does this always indicate a roo? There are no other indicators to sex it. I believe it is too early for the saddle feathers and I can see no comb.

This doesn't show the iridescent feathers, but it does show just how beautiful the bird is.

 

[Farrier]

No, lots of black hens also have iridescent feathers (australorps, black sex links, etc.) I see no reason why it shouldn't happen on a polish. Maybe someone with more experience with the breed will be able to get an idea of sex from the crest shape though?

 

[Michael OShay]

A lot of hens do have iridescent feathers, but with those wild pointed crest feathers, your Polish looks like a cockerel.