Is this a hen or rooster?

[Tatootles]

Hi everyone! I’m here because I wanted to know if this was a boy or a girl? He/she is about 6 almost 7 weeks old. It’s a very sweet bird, very lovable and docile, but I’m hoping it’s not a rooster because I already have a couple already. I think it’s a Silkie/frizzle mix (a silky, sizzle frizzle) any advice or comments would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[nuthatched]

Nothing says cockerel. :]

 

[Tatootles]

Nothing says cockerel. :]

I hope not, I already have way too many roosters as it is. What makes you think it’s a girl?

 

[JedJackson]

Looking like a pullet so far. The comb is small and pale. That is the #1 thing we judge by.

 

[-Chanticleer-]

Pullet. Nothing is pointing to cockerel.

 

[Tatootles]

Looking like a pullet so far. The comb is small and pale. That is the #1 thing we judge by.

That’s what I usually judge too, but isn’t the bird, a little young for his comb to turn different colors? Usually my roosters combs start turning red after 2-4 months. So I guess I’m wondering if it’s a little early for his/her comb to be turning red?

 

[nuthatched]

That’s what I usually judge too, but isn’t the bird, a little young for his comb to turn different colors? Usually my roosters combs start turning red after 2-4 months. So I guess I’m wondering if it’s a little early for his/her comb to be turning red?

Most cockerels show themselves by 8 weeks. Most get combs by 6 weeks

 

[JedJackson]

That’s what I usually judge too, but isn’t the bird, a little young for his comb to turn different colors? Usually my roosters combs start turning red after 2-4 months. So I guess I’m wondering if it’s a little early for his/her comb to be turning red?

Some can show quite early, especially bantams. I'm pretty certain yours is a pullet. If you didn't state that it was a mix I would've guessed it was a white Cochin bantam.

 

[Tookie]

Looks like a pullet! She's very cute.

 

[Tatootles]

Looks like a pullet! She's very cute.

Thank you