Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

[JK Farms]

That's a cockerel.

That's what I'm thinking....its alright since my other rooster died in happy to have one again!!!

 

[Faraday40]

My 25 week old barred rock...Midnight hasn't started laying or crowing....I'm thinking a hen what do you think?View attachment 1136502 View attachment 1136506 View attachment 1136507 View attachment 1136508 View attachment 1136509 View attachment 1136511

With a face that red at 25 wks, she looks about ready to lay. Perhaps the shortening days added some additional maturing time.

 

[Faraday40]

Please help!
Chick 1
EE 7wksView attachment 1136516 View attachment 1136517 View attachment 1136518Chick #2 EE 7wks
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Chick 1 has a male-shaped 3-row comb. (however it's still pale in color) The feather color also hints at male, but you should grow it out more to be sure of gender before making any decisions.

Chick 2 looks girlish.

 

[Faraday40]

Awesome!!!! How about my Orpington I'm getting mixed signals from him/her. I'm not sure on Nutmegs age but its getting lots of green in the tail feathers. View attachment 1136563 View attachment 1136564 View attachment 1136566 View attachment 1136567 View attachment 1136568 View attachment 1136569

He has those typical rooster red wing patches in addition to the pretty, pointed saddle feathers.
Definitely a male.

 

[Faraday40]

View attachment 1136528 View attachment 1136527 View attachment 1136526 View attachment 1136525 View attachment 1136524 My youngest Silkie (White one) is not looking as much Silkie as I would expect it to. I believe it is 4 1/2 weeks old. My other 6 had the beginning of their poufs on their heads by this time. What are your thoughts? Also, is the comb indicative of a cockerel?

Silkies are a very tough breed & they're young, so all I can give are "guesses."
Dark one has a wide comb with slight bump. Females should have a flat, more narrow comb.

White one looks like it has a smaller comb, but it's already showing some pink = a male sign for most chicken breeds. My silkie pullet started laying last week & her comb is still black.

You might have 2 males. Again, they're very young. When they grow crests, you'll be able to guess with more accuracy.

 

[GeorgiaChick229]

Chick 1 has a male-shaped 3-row comb. (however it's still pale in color) The feather color also hints at male, but you should grow it out more to be sure of gender before making any decisions.

Chick 2 looks girlish.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Thank you.

 

[xshoshin]

What are the ages & can you get a closer pic of the Buff?

#2 looks like an Isa Brown / gold sexlink female..... maybe about 12-14 weeks
#3 has a lot of red & some wattles coming down, but the comb is still pretty small. Knowing the age may help. (ie my pullet "Oopsie" from my previous post was 5 mo when that pic was taken. If a chick looked like that at only 6-8 weeks it would be a male.)

Here they are at ~3 months old. They look about the same now only bigger

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[Faraday40]

Here they are at ~3 months old. They look about the same now only bigger
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I'm guessing 3 pullets.

 

[mamasitahen]

Very obvious cockerels.

Please educate me....what makes it obvious?

 

[junebuggena]

Please educate me....what makes it obvious?

See that darker shade of red both of them have through the wing/shoulder? That particular shade of dark red is male specific.