Now that they are older

[Nats Chickens]

They are both roosters, I think.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

oh ok I was looking at the saddle feathers and comb/waddle development
What makes you think that they are roosters . just curious

Gender differentiated saddle and hackle feathering emerge around 14 weeks, prior to that both sexes have rounded feathering. The bright, prominent combs and wattles relative to age are the primary indicator....a pullet will not have that until they are near point of lay. The white is a cochin, a slow maturing breed, so early comb/wattle development is even more notable. This is why all gender assessment has to he done considering what is seen relative to reported age as some characteristics (ie a bright red comb/wattle) means male at 10 weeks can be expected in a female at 18 weeks
Additionally, on the buff bird the darker patchy areas already showing in the plumage across the wingbow, etc are male pattern....a female has uniform, duller plummage overall....on a cock these will be dark, glossy areas

 

[Kimmyk80]

Gender differentiated saddle and hackle feathering emerge around 14 weeks, prior to that both sexes have rounded feathering. The bright, prominent combs and wattles relative to age are the primary indicator....a pullet will not have that until they are near point of lay. The white is a cochin, a slow maturing breed, so early comb/wattle development is even more notable. This is why all gender assessment has to he done considering what is seen relative to reported age as some characteristics (ie a bright red comb/wattle) means male at 10 weeks can be expected in a female at 18 weeks
Additionally, on the buff bird the darker patchy areas already showing in the plumage across the wingbow, etc are male pattern....a female has uniform, duller plummage overall....on a cock these will be dark, glossy areas

Great info! Thanks a bunch

 

[CJLR]

Gender differentiated saddle and hackle feathering emerge around 14 weeks, prior to that both sexes have rounded feathering. The bright, prominent combs and wattles relative to age are the primary indicator....a pullet will not have that until they are near point of lay. The white is a cochin, a slow maturing breed, so early comb/wattle development is even more notable. This is why all gender assessment has to he done considering what is seen relative to reported age as some characteristics (ie a bright red comb/wattle) means male at 10 weeks can be expected in a female at 18 weeks
Additionally, on the buff bird the darker patchy areas already showing in the plumage across the wingbow, etc are male pattern....a female has uniform, duller plummage overall....on a cock these will be dark, glossy areas

ok thankyou so much

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree, I believe they're cockerels

 

[Mr Beaks]

At 10 weeks I'd say cockerels.