Sexing my 6 week old polish!

[gracieclinard]

Hi! I need some help sexing my 6 week old polish chicks. I’m worried because one of them already has a crest and waddles so I am thinking it’s a roo.

Possible roo? They don’t have the “rooster hair” yet but I’m worried because of the amount of red he/she has…

My other two polish, that I’m pretty sure are pullets.
Please let me know your thoughts! I’m hoping for all pullets since I’m not zoned for roosters and will have to rehome

 

[sourland]

They are young, but the first bird is very likely a cockerel.

 

[gracieclinard]

They are young, but the first bird is very likely a cockerel.

That’s what I’m thinking, we shall see! Thank you

 

[HollowOfWisps]

First one cockerel the other two pullets so far

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Your suspicions are correct. First one is male. The beardless Polish pullets do not normally start to develop wattles until just before laying, around 4-5 months of age. The crazy Polish punk rock crest that males get will not come in until later.
Your other two appear to be pullets.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Oh and welcome to BYC!