Saddle feathers?

[AlexD98]

I have a 9 week old polish X Wyandotte who is a 50/50 chance of being a cockerel according to the internet, at what age would I expect to see saddle and sickle feathers?

 

[Wezdin]

If we're talking about the center bird at 9 weeks old that looks like a cockerel, the wattles are too big.

 

[AlexD98]

If we're talking about the center bird at 9 weeks old that looks like a cockerel, the wattles are too big.

I know alot have had good results this way but ive read and been told that comb and wattle sexing isn't always accuracy as some hens have large ones too

 

[Wezdin]

It really all comes down to the breed when the saddle feathers come in, are any developing?

 

[Tonyroo]

Can you get a better picture of the bird in question? And OMG a cotton ball with feet, lol.

 

[JadeFarms]

I know alot have had good results this way but ive read and been told that comb and wattle sexing isn't always accuracy as some hens have large ones too

Well hens can get big combs but that’s only when they are nearing POL. It is most likely a cockerel. He’s really pretty though!

 

[AlexD98]

Can you get a better picture of the bird in question? And OMG a cotton ball with feet, lol.

 

[AlexD98]

It really all comes down to the breed when the saddle feathers come in, are any developing?

Not sure, I've attached a pic further down

 

[AlexD98]

 

[Tonyroo]

There's no saddle feathers or large comb, waddle. Usually you would know exactly what sex they are by 2 months.