Pullet or cockerel? 9 weeks

[4chickies4me]

Hi there,

I have an approx. 9 week old Plymouth Barred Rock that I got as a chick from Wilco. I am trying to determine if it is a pullet or cockerel. I've been reading all of the threads about determining but figured it was time to just ask. I am leaning toward cockerel because of the white chest and large comb and wattle, but am in denial as it's my favorite of the 4 we have and we can't have a rooster . Thanks in advance!

 

[GodLovesU]

I’d say male,judging by the saddle feathers.

 

[WingItRanch]

Cockerel! The males always have the best personalities when they're young. Too bad it doesn't always last!

 

[4chickies4me]

I’d say male,judging by the saddle feathers.

Thanks!

 

[GodLovesU]

Thanks!

No problem!

 

[4chickies4me]

Cockerel! The males always have the best personalities when they're young. Too bad it doesn't always last!

Yes, we have another one that for sure is a cockerel and he also has a great personality (for now).

 

[SilverBirds]

I'd say pullet. Comb is still very small and not as red as a cockerel typically is at this age.

Over the past few years, I've noticed at least one or a few of the hatcheries have had BR with white chest feathers. I can't remember which one or ones it is. The legs are also white instead of yellow, so could be a different breed all together, but probably just bad hatchery quality. It would be a disqualification if trying to show, but I think she's beautiful.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Looks like a pullet, and it’s possible she’s not a Barred Rock, with those white legs, and the barring doesn’t look quite correct either. Can’t really think of what else she could be though…

 

[4chickies4me]

I'd say pullet. Comb is still very small and not as red as a cockerel typically is at this age.

Over the past few years, I've noticed at least one or a few of the hatcheries have had BR with white chest feathers. I can't remember which one or ones it is. The legs are also white instead of yellow, so could be a different breed all together, but probably just bad hatchery quality. It would be a disqualification if trying to show, but I think she's

I'd say pullet. Comb is still very small and not as red as a cockerel typically is at this age.

Over the past few years, I've noticed at least one or a few of the hatcheries have had BR with white chest feathers. I can't remember which one or ones it is. The legs are also white instead of yellow, so could be a different breed all together, but probably just bad hatchery quality. It would be a disqualification if trying to show, but I think she's beautiful.

Oh very interesting! Thanks for the info, in my research I did realize her legs were the "wrong" color but hadn't seen any with a chest quite as white. Glad there is hope! I think she is beautiful too!

 

[4chickies4me]

Looks like a pullet, and it’s possible she’s not a Barred Rock, with those white legs, and the barring doesn’t look quite correct either. Can’t really think of what else she could be though…

Oh I sure hope so! Her white chest and coloring is throwing me off too. I am new to chickens but haven't seen one quite with her coloring in all the research I've been doing.