Saddle feathers question

[CrockChickens9]

My almost 11 week old Sapphire Sky has some new feathers that I’m assuming due to location are saddle feathers? My other sapphire sky same age doesn’t have these that noticeably or sticking out. This isn’t a cockerel right? Sorry for another post.. I’m just so knowledgeable!

 

[The Moonshiner]

I don't see saddle feathers and I think that's a pullet.
Male saddle feathers are thin and pointy.

 

[CrockChickens9]

That was sarcasm of course. Ok good to know! I feel so clueless. Here is that area on my other sapphire sky. It looks different from my other sapphire so I was worried! Thanks!

 

[CrockChickens9]

Sorry this is the other one. Just lay flat instead of up.

 

[WingItRanch]

There's no male specific feathering at this point. All the feathers are rounded. Males will have shiny and pointy feathers but the saddle feathers typically develop later. I've noticed the pointy hackle feathers are more obvious at first. The comb is large but not red so I'm saying pullet.

 

[CrockChickens9]

Great! Thank you for your help!

 

[Jener8or]

All chickens grow saddle feathers, but the male ones are pointy and female ones are round.

I don't see any male-specific saddle or hackle feathers growing, but I am hesitant to say if it's a pullet or a cockerel, just based on the comb. I'll stay Switzerland on this one.

 

[WingItRanch]

Ahh I just realized I think you mean sickle feathers? The fact that the first chicken pictured has her tail more upright?

Sickle feathers will be longer and kind of arched in a male but it's not a good method of sexing at this age.

 

[Jener8or]

Ahh I just realized I think you mean sickle feathers?

Maybe the downy feathers sticking up?

Sorry this is the other one. Just lay flat instead of up.

That one looks like a pullet so far, too.

 

[CrockChickens9]

Yes, the downy feathers sticking up and the kind of curved nature of them were my concern. The other doesn’t have these. The comb is also much bigger than the other. Very timid personality though, nothing else makes me think cockerel. I guess I will just have to wait and see. Thank you all for your help!