Mystery Backyard mix - what IS this? Sex?

[vibackyardchicks]

This baby is 4.5 weeks old. Came from a huge mix. Any thoughts on breed / sex? It looks crested? List of possibilities from breeder is in the photos.

 

[nuthatched]

Next to my other chicks, it’s comb is super small

Comb development is a good indicator of gender but in this case, we don't need them, you can see red feathers coming in on the wings.

 

[nuthatched]

And red on wings is indicative of cockerel? In all cases? Oh geez. I think I might have all boy babies

I think the red I saw is shadowing, wait a month for more accurate sexing

 

[Painted Calls]

A bit young to accurately sex. I see nothing that points to cockerel at this point. Post updated pics at 6 weeks.

 

[nuthatched]

Looks like a cream legbar mix, an Easter egger. Likely cockerel but it's a bit early.

 

[vibackyardchicks]

Looks like a cream legbar mix to me. I believe he’s a cockerel. He’s beautiful though!

So sad if it’s a roo… I’ll have to send him off to the meat farm

 

[vibackyardchicks]

Thank you so much! Would this kind of mutt mix cockerel develop red waffles as well? So far I’m not seeing any development there.

Waffles waddles*

 

[NatJ]

Waffles waddles*

Many chickens have "wattles" dangling under the chin.
A duck "waddles" when it walks.

And I like to eat "waffles", but you are right that your chick will not develop any of those

 

[vibackyardchicks]

Many chickens have "wattles" dangling under the chin.
A duck "waddles" when it walks.

And I like to eat "waffles", but you are right that your chick will not develop any of those

I appreciate the humour!

 

[vibackyardchicks]

Looks like a cream legbar mix, an Easter egger. Likely cockerel but it's a bit early.

Next to my other chicks, it’s comb is super small