Roo or pullet? I am brand new to chickens and freaking out that she might be a he.

[Jessica M. Brown]

Hi there! Can anyone tell me what you think about this little silver polish? I am an urban chicken-er and cannot have roosters in city limits. No wattles yet, but grew in to her head feathers early. She is a little over 12 weeks now. I so hope she is a pullet (do you see how I keep saying "she" ). We were told there is a 1 in 50 chance of getting a rooster from where we purchased her. That would figure! The pictures below are her progression over the past few weeks. Thoughts on gender, or is it too early to tell?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

A little young yet to be sure, but I see no wattles or comb development. The laced varieties have a wilder hairdo than the white crested so it doesn't always mean a rooster. Give it some time.

 

[Poultrybreeder]

As of right now, I think its a he, the crest is starting to get pointy, hens have smooth ones, roos have pointy ones

 

[chicken4prez]

As of right now, I think its a he, the crest is starting to get pointy, hens have smooth ones, roos have pointy ones

X2

 

[drumstick diva]

too young Polish are nearly as difficult to sex as silkies

 

[Jessica M. Brown]

X2

I did see that some articles show the comb by now, so that was reassuring! We have a buff polish that is the same age and this baby is no bigger, so I am also taking that as a good sign! I am in denial! Lol