My pullet is crowing at 16 weeks... What to expect?

[16 and me]

Here's a short clip from this morning.

 

[16 and me]

Is the bird in the second photo the one in question? I’m seeing male specific saddle feathers, so that’s a cockerel.

Oh dear. Yes it is. I've been sidelined by Leo & Linus's obvious cockerel appearance that this little one slipped my notice.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Here's a short clip from this morning.

Yep, he’s definitely a cockerel.

 

[16 and me]

So now I have 1 pullet - Beatrice, and 3 cockerels. Poor Bea. My first brood was 1:5 and I had to cull all 5 boys, leaving Gracie a solo youngster in a mature flock. Gracie is still a bit of loner at 2 1/2 yrs old. I hope to keep one of the 3 boys. Leo is a definite no due to aggression. Linus is starting to get bullied by the head roo, but this little one has flown under the radar. He may be a keeper.

 

[NatJ]

So now I have 1 pullet - Beatrice, and 3 cockerels... this little one has flown under the radar.

Since this one slipped under the radar, you might want to take a good close look at Beatrice in case "she" is doing the same thing. (I can't see her clearly enough to make any guesses either way, just thinking it could be worth you spending a few more minutes checking before you make definite plans for her.)

 

[16 and me]

R

Since this one slipped under the radar, you might want to take a good close look at Beatrice in case "she" is doing the same thing. (I can't see her clearly enough to make any guesses either way, just thinking it could be worth you spending a few more minutes checking before you make definite plans for her.)

Good advice, Thanks Nat! I'll post pics of both of them later today.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yes, that’s a boy! Odd that he isn’t more developed but a boy nonetheless

 

[16 and me]

The first image is Leo for fun. He's a little velociraptor! The next is "Victor". The last two are of Beatrice.

Beatrice

Vic:

 

[NatJ]

The first image is "Victor". The 2nd two are of Beatrice.
I added one of Leo for fun. He's a little velociraptor!View attachment 4096494 View attachment 4096483View attachment 4096485View attachment 4096492

Victor has a pea comb, which is why it's small compared with Leo's.

I think Beatrice has a pea comb too, but it could just be a really small single comb. I think Beatrice is probably female, going by how small that comb is, but I'm not positive. Judging by the age (16 weeks) and the color of the face (getting red), I suspect you'll have either eggs or crowing in the relatively new future to settle the question.

 

[16 and me]

Thanks Nat. The order of the images got mixed up, but I see you were able to figure it out. I got a good look at Beatrice close up, and she does not have the saddle feathers like Victor. She's also much smaller.