Mystery baby

[dunnmom]

Barred rock pullet.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Looks like a BR.

 

[drumstick diva]

can we see good photos of feet/legs to be sure?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Looks like a barred rock. @Pyxis is very good at sexing barred rocks

 

[beddyBoom]

can we see good photos of feet/legs to be sure?

Here's my best shot of the feet.

 

[dunnmom]

The reason I think pullet is because I've had BR pullet chicks before. Yours looks the same as mine did at that age, all except for the head spot being a bit larger. As it goes through its juvenile molts, watch for more salt than pepper coming in, and slow tail feather growth. That would probably be the best indicator of a cockerel. The comb will not likely be a good indicator, as hatchery BRs often mature earlier rather than later, and a female can have a decently large and reddening comb before other breeds get theirs.

 

[beddyBoom]

The reason I think pullet is because I've had BR pullet chicks before. Yours looks the same as mine did at that age, all except for the head spot being a bit larger. As it goes through its juvenile molts, watch for more salt than pepper coming in, and slow tail feather growth. That would probably be the best indicator of a cockerel. The comb will not likely be a good indicator, as hatchery BRs often mature earlier rather than later, and a female can have a decently large and reddening comb before other breeds get theirs.

Thanks for the insight! I will keep a lookout.