Is my Turken a rooster?

[ChickenMamaMeg666]

Trying to figure out if my Turken will be a rooster or not any thoughts guys?

 

[JedJackson]

The comb is a little suspicious, but I think it is too early to say. 6 weeks is a god time to start trying to determine gender.

 

[crazy chicken ladies]

Trying to figure out if my Turken will be a rooster or not any thoughts guys?

it's so cute!

 

[ChickenMamaMeg666]

The comb is a little suspicious, but I think it is too early to say. 6 weeks is a god time to start trying to determine gender.

Yea the comb was what got me to that and I read somewhere that roosters feathers grow in more uniform than hens and Elmy’s feathers seem to be a little straighter than my other chicks

 

[ChickenMamaMeg666]

it's so cute!

Thankyou honestly my absolute favorite little elmy from day one loves for me to hold her/him and just sit with me

 

[crazy chicken ladies]

Thankyou honestly my absolute favorite little elmy from day one loves for me to hold her/him and just sit with me

Is a turken a cross breed?

 

[JedJackson]

Yea the comb was what got me to that and I read somewhere that roosters feathers grow in more uniform than hens and Elmy’s feathers seem to be a little straighter than my other chicks

I wouldn't put any stock in the way the feathers grow in. Right now, until 13, 14 weeks, you have to judge by color and size of the comb, but really unless it is very obvious, it is best to wait until 6 weeks or so. And it's not obvious with this one-- it could go either way.

 

[Chicalina]

I'm swaying towards cockerel, but agree with the others to wait and see.

And OMG the cuteness!! I've got some 10 week olds and I adore them.

 

[LaFleche]

Thankyou honestly my absolute favorite little elmy from day one loves for me to hold her/him and just sit with me

Whatever the gender, it has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen on a chicken!

 

[My Three Chicks]

How old is the chick in the photo? Nothing screams roo yet but it's probably too early like others say. But knowing the age would be helpful.

Very adorable baby for sure! I think Turken babies are the cutest. They are on my list for sure.