Newbie and I think I've got a rooster!

[yickenscarf23]

I got these lil guys from Rural King. Supposed to be a leghorn, a blue Wyandotte, and a silver laced Wyandotte. All 3 sold as pullets. However, the SLW seems to have a bigger comb that just appeared to turn red today. Compared to the other two he/she just looks quite masculine to me. They are supposed to be around 3 weeks old. I hope the photos are good enough to tell they hardly hold still!

Thanks for your imput!

 

[OkieChickenGal]

Still a bit young to tell for sure, but definitely looking like a cockerel to me.
Also, Welcome to Byc! Glad you joined us!

 

[yickenscarf23]

Still a bit young to tell for sure, but definitely looking like a cockerel to me.
Also, Welcome to Byc! Glad you joined us!

I hit send too soon on my reply and it got all messed up. Anyways thank you!!!!!

 

[ChickNanny13]

They are typical chicks ADORABLE & CUTE They are too young to really sex but the one in the dish looking cockerel (red & wide comb) ... Repost pictures when they're 6 - 8wks old.

 

[Ahonahome1018]

Welcome to BYC! I'm no expert on sexing but it does look like a cockerel, with my hona's any comb development that early turned out to be a rooster. Their combs started pretty early. I'm not sure if it's the same as they're two separate breeds. I recently got 2 Wyandotte's, one SL and the other GL. I'll send you pics so you can look at them, they're confirmed pullets and hatched around 9/2 but the GL is kinda small. Both have red combs so if your SL's comb keeps growing then it may end up being a rooster. Don't get discouraged though and good luck! Hope this helps and I would love to hear about the progress!

 

[Leslie10481]

The one in the dish is looking like a male...

 

[JedJackson]

Best to sex it when it is all feathered out, 7 weeks or so. I have noticed that Wyandotte pullets sometimes get bigger combs at a very young age, so there is still hope.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - I agree with @JedJackson.

 

[emrya]

Best to sex it when it is all feathered out, 7 weeks or so. I have noticed that Wyandotte pullets sometimes get bigger combs at a very young age, so there is still hope.

yeah my two older wyandotte girls had me panicking early, but they did turn out female. 6-8 weeks is a better judge, and having more than one of a variety helps.

 

[Alexandra33]

Many warm welcomes to the community, @yickenscarf23 !

I, too, agree with Jed. Only time will tell. It's pretty difficult to make an accurate guess this early, especially when it concerns Wyandottes. One of my pullets began developing pink comb/wattles at a mere 3 weeks.

~Alex