red in the comb at 2wks 5days? could it be a boy???

[Chicken5555]

I ordered five leghorn pullets from cackle. They were hatched on the morning of May 25, so they are 2 weeks and 5 days old. The company sent seven chicks (two extra, cool). One of the chicks has had a bigger comb from the beginning, and now it is turning red toward the back. Is it safe to say this little chick is a cockerel?? I don't mind if it is a boy, I'm just curious.

Also when I ordered the leghorns I also ordered 5 easter egger pullets. One of them has a more pronounced comb that I'll be keeping my eyes on.

let me know if you need pictures and I'll upload them when I get the chance.

 

[Alexandra33]

I would say so, because reddish combs that early almost certainly indicate cockerels. But pictures might be nice just to be sure.

~Alex

 

[Chicken5555]

I would say so, because reddish combs that early almost certainly indicate cockerels. But pictures might be nice just to be sure.

~Alex

 

[Alexandra33]

That's a VERY large comb for such a young baby!

I would definitely say cockerel.

~Alex

 

[islandgirl82]

Agreed. Cockerel.

 

[Chicken5555]

thanks for your confirmations

 

[Alexandra33]

thanks for your confirmations

You're so welcome!

~Alex

 

[Chicken5555]

UPDATE - Captain Jack is officially a 'he'.
He's three weeks old and check out that comb!

 

[summerb123]

he is gonna have a huge comb like that

 

[Chicken5555]

he is gonna have a huge comb like that

He is amazing!