Pullet??

[Ajoy1955]

This is a 9 week old Brahma, my daughter thinks it’s a cockerel.. any ideas?

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

This is a 9 week old Brahma, my daughter thinks it’s a cockerel.. any ideas?

Definitely a pullet. No signs of male.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This is a 9 week old Brahma, my daughter thinks it’s a cockerel.. any ideas?

I would say cockerel based on the comb.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

The reason I am saying pullet is because at this age, the comb would be more reddened and the hackles are more rounded than a male's would be.

 

[Ajoy1955]

The reason I am saying pullet is because at this age, the comb would be more reddened and the hackles are more rounded than a male's would be.

So you are seeing rounded hackle feathers ?

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

So you are seeing rounded hackle feathers ?

Yes, those are rounded. Males would have a more pointed shape.

 

[Ajoy1955]

Yes, those are rounded. Males would have a more pointed shape.

Thank you my daughter is going to be thrilled with this answer, this little pullet absolutely loves my daughter and will run to her and jump in her lap! This way daughter’s first time to have chickens!

 

[wrathsfarm]

That first pic is super cute....

 

[SilverBirds]

The reason I am saying pullet is because at this age, the comb would be more reddened and the hackles are more rounded than a male's would be.

Male feathers don't start coming in until around 10-12 weeks old, so that isn't an indicator here.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Male feathers don't start coming in until around 10-12 weeks old, so that isn't an indicator here.

Was just going to say the same. Although I thought it was closer to 12 weeks. Either way, definitely not a factor yet.