Pullet or Cockerel?

[Kidsdogsandchickens]

Another newbie, loving our new chicks. Have two Brahma's and an Orpington. My question is whether the light Brahma is a cockerel because it has grown so much faster and has a larger wattle and comb than the other two. Can't post pics, but hoping this link will work.

picasaweb.google.com/118078289636481815554/20110505?authkey=Gv1sRgCMm_ltzY_7PNiwE&feat=directlink

Thanks for the help!

 

[LittleLady98]

Sorry, I think you have roo... BUT maybe someone who has more experience with Bramas will post...

 

[jywel417]

idk

it is awful pink but the hackle feathers aren't pointed like I thought the ones on roosters were supposed to be. . . .

I know it is a hatchery page but look at the light brahma rooster and hen here and see what you think:
http://www.cacklehatchery.com/lbrahma.html

 

[LittleLady98]

Quote:
It depends on the age.

 

[Kidsdogsandchickens]

They are around 7-8 weeks.

 

[Kidsdogsandchickens]

I wish I could directly post pictures here instead of in a link. I guess once I have posted a few times, they will release restrictions! I am trying not to stress about whether it is a roo. My daughters were warned of the possibility and know we can't keep a rooster.

I wattle and comb don't appear to have grown much this past week and the feathers don't appear to be pointy. Maybe it is just wishful thinking!

 

[dsowens15]

I am guessing rooster. It has a lot of white around the hackle feathers like in light brahma roosters. Legs seem a little hefty.

 

[Kidsdogsandchickens]

When do Brahma feathers typically start to get the pointy look that roosters have?

 

[Crumbling Beauty]

Here are your images of the light Brahma.

 

[Kidsdogsandchickens]

Thank you for posting the images for me!!