Might this be a cockerel? (age and breed unknown 😞)

[Peeps n Bees]

Hello! A relative brought us a mixed-breed and mixed-age flock of pullets (?) from someone she knows. They're supposedly pullets, but I have my suspicions. But I don't have much experience sexing chickens. Could this one be a cockerel? The waterfall of feathers near the tail and slightly curving tail makes me think maybe, but the saddle feathers (if that's what they are) are pretty wide.

I unfortunately don't know the breed or age.

I don't have better pictures right now. They're all pretty skittish and won't let me get too close yet.

 

[Show Sebright]

Tails are not an accurate way to sex them. As you found out with the Orp. Everything so far about this bird says pullet.

Ok I was just trying to help.

 

[Painted Calls]

Looks like it's around 10-12ish weeks. Mixed breed pullet.

 

[Jenessa_096]

Looks like it's around 10-12ish weeks. Mixed breed pullet.

I agree, looks like a pullet to me!

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Looks female to me based on what I can see at the moment.

 

[Painted Calls]

The tail. So you can tell he is at least 10 weeks old by how much feathers he has. The roosters get their tails in starting 8 or 9 weeks. His tail is very little developed. Therefore I can tell he is most likely a boy. Are all the chicks the same age? If so can you get a picture of another one form the side. Just to compare. But I could be wrong. My friend had a Orpington and we thought it was a boy for the longest time. Then he laid an egg. So I am definitely not a expert.

Tails are not an accurate way to sex them. As you found out with the Orp. Everything so far about this bird says pullet.

 

[Painted Calls]

Thanks everyone! Could someone say what makes this look like a pullet to them? Would like to learn better for the next one!

Lack of cockerel traits make it look like a pullet. It has a small, pale comb and virtually flat wattles. Smooth, even coloration (no male specific coloration or pattern), and no male specific feathering.

 

[Jenessa_096]

Ok I was just trying to help.

It’s alright, I’ve done this many times!

 

[Painted Calls]

Looks like a boy. A very pretty one though.

How does it look like a male?

 

[Painted Calls]

Ok I was just trying to help.

As was I.