[Serama] Pullets or Roos? Almost 4 weeks old

[RomyNelia]

Hi all, first post but long time lurker!
I know they're still a bit young but any ideas? Number 3 has only just developed a comb in the last couple of days and is 2 days older than the other 2, I thought he was a pullet up until today and that comb now has me stumped!

Number 1:




Number 2:




Number 3:

 

[Akrnaf2]

Shalom and welcome yo BYC
It is to soon to know
If I have to guess
1#- cockerel
2#- pullet
3#- cockerel.

 

[Natalie783]

Number 1 to me seems like it is a cockerel. The color seems a little bit off for it to be a cock though, so maybe i'm wrong. But number 1 has the rounded crest that pullets don't have. Number 2 may be a pullet, and number 3... idk. Number 3 could be a cockerel, since it has that roundish comb.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

They are all so cute! But it is a little early to tell. I think you have some Roos in there, but if you wait around a week, I can tell you for sure. Thanks!

 

[RomyNelia]

Thank you all! I was hoping I wouldn't have to rehome one of the roos as they're both so precious!

How long do I have until I'll have to rehome one and swap with a couple of hens?

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

You need to wait another week or two to be sure on the gender. Because they are still a little young. Sometimes hens can have larger combs, but they don't redden like that of a boy. I'm so sorry you have to rehome him!

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Also, if you get more, they only come in straight run, so you will probably end up with ore roosters!!

 

[RomyNelia]

Thank you for your help. I am still unsure about the black one as although he got his comb early there is no redness yet. He is just the sweetest little bird. When can I expect to see redness on the comb/beak?

I will visit my local breeder and go for a couple of birds that look most like pullets out of the bunch (pale beak/little or no comb). They should be about 8 weeks by then so I will hopefully be able to pick a couple of hens and no roos.

Attached a photo I took last night of the little black one

 

[debid]

There is nothing obviously male about that chick. But, it's really too soon to say with any certainty.

 

[debid]

When they're done feathering, take pictures of them standing like you did for the dark one. There are clues in the feather colors/patterns that won't show if you cover them with your hand.