Should a Roo be obvious by 19 weeks old?

[Suburban Sprouts]

I have a 19 week old EE that I keep going back and forth on the gender... I have raised EE's other times and usually could tell within a couple months.

Is this just my first super tricky one, or do you think if it's not obvious at this point, it's probably a girl?

Just some general thoughts would be appreciated. I'll try and add a picture later.

Thanks!

Laura

 

[hdowden]

yes the saddles should be out in view by now but to confirm a pic would help

 

[donrae]

EE should be pretty apparent at this age. Those boys aren't usually shy at all!
Brahmas, on the other hand, can still be a guessing game!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yep, saddle feathers should be in by that age. Post a picture and we can tell you for sure.

 

[Lots A Cluckin]

yes by that age they should look like a rooster (big red comb, shiny colorful saddle and hackle feathers, etc.) but I would post a current pic of him just to make sure.