Is my little girl a boy?

[Taj_MaChicken]

I assume she's around 4 weeks. We took her in for a friend who was in over their head. She also seems alot smaller than my other SLW at that age. When I first posted a picture and said something about her comb being different, people commented that a single comb is a recessive gene. But her wattles are starting to grow.

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

I’d say a boy since the wattles are already growing and red!

 

[chrissynemetz]

With wattles like that growing already I'd say you likely have a little cockerel. But keep watching, there's always the chance that it's not a boy...

 

[keesmom]

I see no obvious signs of a cockerel at this point. Comb is still small and lacks any color. Post pics in another month.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I agree very possible Cockerels with the prominent wattles, as comb color could just be taking longer to change.

 

[Acre4Me]

At 4 weeks, too young to be certain. Some breeds get combs/wattles earlier. However, for 4 weeks, this chick has some obvious wattles, and could be male. Still too young to be certain though. 8 weeks will be better to repost. When you do, allow it to stand and get a side shot, including tail. Also get good head shot and maybe from top to see it’s back feathers, if it will hold still long enough.

 

[Taj_MaChicken]

My other SLW are just now having their wattles REALLY come in, around 10-12 weeks. She hardly stands still as it is, as this chicken was raised with a duck, and is very codependent on the duck