Polish gender?

[Nafreeland]

Hi everyone! I am a longtime reader of this site but first time poster. I got this cutie from a local feed store a few weeks ago. She is 8-9 weeks old. The people who sold her to me were adamant that she was a pullet but I know that these are notoriously hard to sex. She’s (or he) is a fiery little thing! First time having a polish.

 

[All4Eggz]

Pullet!

@Rhodebar Lover

 

[Mutchi]

she looks like a pullet!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Very likely a cockerel due to wattles

 

[Nafreeland]

Very likely a cockerel due to wattles

Do only males have wattles?

 

[All4Eggz]

Do only males have wattles?

Both females and males have wattles.
Usually males are much more visible and distinct at this age.
I imagine that is why Rhodebar Lover said she thinks it's a cockerel

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Do only males have wattles?

Yes! In the first picture it has quite prominent wattles. Polish pullets should get them closer to laying age

 

[InterestingChickens]

Welcome to BYC! I would wait a few more weeks and post again since there are varied opinions.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Yes! In the first picture it has quite prominent wattles. Polish pullets should get them closer to laying age

I have to agree with this.
My Polish pullets did not develop wattles until just before they started laying at 5 months.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I have to agree with this.
My Polish pullets did not develop wattles until just before they started laying at 5 months.

Mine as well! I know not every line has this, but mine also had a different crest shape in pullets versus cockerels. This bird also has the more cockerel-like crest