Pullet or no

[dfalco]

I bought these chicks, supposedly pullets, at the same time, apparently the same age, of only a few days old. They are now 18 weeks. Until two weeks ago, I couldn't readily tell them apart, and banded one. Now, though I don't see roosterish feathering, one has sprouted a substantial comb and wattles.(First image) Is it a cockerel? The second image is the other, and presumably a pullet.

As for behaviors, it doesn't crow, is pretty low on the pecking order, maybe bottom, doesn't challenge my rooster. But it will chase off the cats, even go out of it's way to chase off a cat.

 

[Gray Farms]

Both are pullets. First one is getting very close to starting of laying. That's why its comb has crown and reddened.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Both are pullets. First one is getting very close to starting of laying. That's why its comb has crown and reddened.

X2.... nice looking ladies

 

[dfalco]

Both are pullets. First one is getting very close to starting of laying. That's why its comb has crown and reddened.

Yay! I had hoped! Thanks

 

[alexa009]

Both of them are 100% pullets, it is just that one isn't ready to lay yet and the one with big red comb is getting awfully close!

 

[dfalco]

They are inseparable, and stick with my ducks most of the time. I named them after my mom and her sister, so I'm glad I wasn't getting a late surprise. (Dean, wearing the ankle band, is hand tamed, and the one sporting the big red comb is Rita.)