Is this barred rock pullet a cockerel?

Laylahege

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I know it's early, these "girls" are only 1 week, but they are definitely not looking the samešŸ¤£
I'd like to know as early as possible so I can make adoption arrangements. I can't have a rooster unfortunately.
Tractor supply barred rocks... The first 2 photos are one chick, the second 2 the other.
What do ya'll think?
 

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As they get older and their feathering comes in, if one is significantly lighter in color than the other, it's male. This is because males have twice the white barring as females. Google pics of BR chickens and compare roosters vs hens.
 
I would say it's a girl based on the legs.
From what I understand, which is very little, the girls have dark legs, the boys have light legs. There are some in between, which could,go either way, but tend to go more towards one gender, but I cannot remember which.
All the above is what I read while researching the topic few months ago when my chicks were little.
 
I would say it's a girl based on the legs.
From what I understand, which is very little, the girls have dark legs, the boys have light legs. There are some in between, which could,go either way, but tend to go more towards one gender, but I cannot remember which.
All the above is what I read while researching the topic few months ago when my chicks were little.
You are correct, they're 11 weeks now and both girls. I was surprised seeing how different they looked at such a young age, but over time they evened out. Now I can barely tell them apart! Thanks for the input for future chicks!
 

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