Speckled Sussex gender

[NursexNikki]

I’m pretty sure our Speckled Sussex “Speckle” that we were told was a female as a chick is actually a rooster. Large comb and waffles and looks like saddle feathers to me. He is around 18 weeks...would you all agree?

 

[orloffer]

Its body shape looks like that of a cockerel, but the details are a little difficult for me to make out in the photograph.

 

[DobieLover]

At 18 weeks, a cockerel would be crowing already.
All chickens have saddle feathers. Are they rounded or pointed? It's tough to see in the picture.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi there, welcome to BYC!

I cannot make out what is going on with that head.. but agree it looks like cockerel saddle feathers MIGHT be showing..

Sexing is not 100% accurate. 85-95% depending on which hatchery they came from. Some hatcheries will refund your money for the mis-gendered chick if purchased directly from them but you still have to do something with the bird. Looks like a scrawny cockerel for 18 weeks. I would like to see a better photo if possible. And for informational purposes boys don't earn their rooster badge until a year old. Before that technically pullet and cockerel, but it's most important when discussing maters like health and behavior. At home in every day conversation we still say roo.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Large comb and waffles

No wonder I couldn't make out the head.. I never seen a chicken with waffles before!

Lol, auto correct? Gotta love it!

ETA: Age I've seen boys start crowing varies widely. From as early as 3 weeks for myself to as late as 18 months for my friend. Most hens that crow will NOT start at pullet age.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

He's indeed a boy!

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

He's indeed a boy!

X2

 

[NursexNikki]

Its body shape looks like that of a cockerel, but the details are a little difficult for me to make out in the photograph.

Thanks! I’ll try taking a better picture.

 

[NursexNikki]

X2

I’m so sad! I really wanted him to be a her

 

[NursexNikki]

No wonder I couldn't make out the head.. I never seen a chicken with waffles before!

Lol, auto correct? Gotta love it!

ETA: Age I've seen boys start crowing varies widely. From as early as 3 weeks for myself to as late as 18 months for my friend. Most hens that crow will NOT start at pullet age.

Lol gotta love auto correct I’ll try to get a better picture