Pullet or cockerels?

[Sagey_7878]

@Crazy for Chickens!

 

[Sagey_7878]

I feel your pain Sagey ... just the thought of going through this terrifies me. I wish these chicks were easier to sex, maybe like puppies

Hahahah, don’t we all wish they were that easy!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Hey! A lady’s on Instagram showed me a picture of her Australorp when it was 10 weeks old and it looks exactly like mine!
Here is a picture of hers.
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Even though this bird has some comb and wattle growth, it isn't anywhere near as red as your bird's comb and wattles are. It's the redness that counts.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

@Crazy for Chickens!

I already gave my answer. I believe they are all cockerels.

 

[drumstick diva]

4 cockerels

 

[rebrascora]

I would say that most of the really experienced people on this subject here on BYC have offered their opinion, but it seems that you do not want to believe what they are telling you. I doubt my opinion will change that situation but I agree with the others that they are all looking like cockerels. It is still too early for male specific feathers, so the comb and wattle colour and development are key at this age, size of shanks and the colouration of the barred rock are also good indicators

 

[HuffleClaw]

Definitely cockerels No doubt in my mind

 

[Sagey_7878]

Definitely cockerels No doubt in my mind

Thank you

 

[Sagey_7878]

I would say that most of the really experienced people on this subject here on BYC have offered their opinion, but it seems that you do not want to believe what they are telling you. I doubt my opinion will change that situation but I agree with the others that they are all looking like cockerels. It is still too early for male specific feathers, so the comb and wattle colour and development are key at this age, size of shanks and the colouration of the barred rock are also good indicators

I actually appreciate that people have responded and are giving such great help! Stop making such assumptions on me. Have a good day.

 

[TheBeardie]

I would say cockerels. This is one of my 14 week old single combed cockerels. I hatched them out myself so I know exactly how old they are. My boys combs aren't a dark red yet, but they are much reder and bigger than the pullets.

Male.

Female. These are both mix breeds. I suspect a BBS copper marans mix on both of them.

I usually like to use saddle feathers for sexing but yours are a little young for that. I think I'm seeing pointed saddle feathers on 1 and 4. And possibly the start on 2. I have mixed feelings on 3. The comb is smaller and slightly less red than the others, but the barring looks more male to me.

I'm am by no means an expert on sexing chickens, or have much knowledge on your breeds, but I have had success with sexing my own flock and can generally sex adult chickens with ease. I hope for your sake that one of your chickens is just a fast maturing pullet.