Rooster or hen? This one is giving me mixed signals. 18 weeks old

[EmmaRainboe]

Can’t tell if these are saddles or not. The hackles don’t look pointy to me. Better pictures from the side including clear shot of the saddles would be helpful.

 

[black_cat]

Tail feathers mean nothing to indicate gender. :]
But it is a male based on the hackles being pointy.

And saddles!

 

[black_cat]

Male, the tail is curved. Female, the tail is completely straight

Tail feathers don't indicate gender, unless they're on a fully mature bird, in which case, the gender would be obvious.
My female's tail is curved, does that make her a rooster?

A much better way to determine gender is using the hackle and saddle feathers. On a male, they'll be long and pointy, on a female, they'll be rounded.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I am pretty confident she's a pullet, get a clear picture of saddle feathers to be sure. @Overo Mare, what do you think?

 

[Mamatomany123]

So not the greatest picture because shes going through her first molt but when her tail is full is rounds even more. Should I go break the news to her that shes a boy. Shell probably love not having to lay eggs anymore

 

[Painted Calls]

I am pretty confident she's a pullet, get a clear picture of saddle feathers to be sure. @Overo Mare, what do you think?

I'm on the fence. I'll wait for better pics. This is one of those tough birds.

 

[FactoryReject]

Tail feathers don't indicate gender, unless they're on a fully mature bird, in which case, the gender would be obvious.
My female's tail is curved, does that make her a rooster?
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A much better way to determine gender is using the hackle and saddle feathers. On a male, they'll be long and pointy, on a female, they'll be rounded.
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Hmm your right thank you. This will help me with my birds

 

[Skyleen13]

Tail feathers don't indicate gender, unless they're on a fully mature bird, in which case, the gender would be obvious.
My female's tail is curved, does that make her a rooster?
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A much better way to determine gender is using the hackle and saddle feathers. On a male, they'll be long and pointy, on a female, they'll be rounded.
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Thank you!

 

[Skyleen13]

I am pretty confident she's a pullet, get a clear picture of saddle feathers to be sure. @Overo Mare, what do you think?

I’m trying but he/she is stubborn! Going to corner her/him tomorrow & try to get better pictures.

 

[Skyleen13]

Dang it! I got a good video of it & now I can’t upload it! Help!

I’m trying but he/she is stubborn! Going to corner her/him tomorrow & try to get better pictures.