Stray chicken - pullet or cockerel?

[mermaidofthesprings]

I'm currently fostering a chicken that was found as a stray by a college student. Attempts were made to finds its home but no one came forward so I'm either placing it or keeping it with my retired girls. Very social, no idea how old it is, sweet bird. It appears to be a silver laced wyandotte but happy to hear other suggestions of breeds. Based on the pics, do you think this is a pullet or a cockerel at this point? I tried to find pics of several different key angles to help but happy to get additional shots if needed as well. Thanks in advance!

 

[SilverBirds]

Currently looks like a cock. Looks like a Wyandotte too.

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

I'm thinking cockerel.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I agree, looks like a SLW cockerel. I 1000% would not be placing a stray bird anywhere near my flock though. Especially right now but even under normal circumstances, that's how diseases are introduced to backyard flocks.

 

[mermaidofthesprings]

Thanks everyone who has replied so far. Could you please help me understand what you are seeing that makes you think it's a cockerel?

Also, this bird has been in isolated quarantine away from other birds for nearly two weeks, don't worry. I am well versed on avian influenza.

 

[SilverBirds]

Thanks everyone who has replied so far. Could you please help me understand what you are seeing that makes you think it's a cockerel?

Also, this bird has been in isolated quarantine away from other birds for nearly two weeks, don't worry. I am well versed on avian influenza.

Mostly do to the redness of the comb but Wyandotte's can be difficult to tell.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Thanks everyone who has replied so far. Could you please help me understand what you are seeing that makes you think it's a cockerel?

Also, this bird has been in isolated quarantine away from other birds for nearly two weeks, don't worry. I am well versed on avian influenza.

Avian influenza is not the only thing you need to worry about. Respiratory illnesses make birds who survive carriers for life. They don't always show symptoms. Mareks disease makes birds carriers for life and they don't always show symptoms. Many diseases don't always show symptoms after the initial illness

 

[Mamatomany123]

Mostly do to the redness of the comb but Wyandotte's can be difficult to tell.

This, but also the poor lacing. Males don't have pretty nice lacing like females do.

 

[mermaidofthesprings]

Thanks again. I appreciate the concern about the bird being a stray but I am a vet tech and work with zoological specialists so I am pretty content about the safety of what I'm doing on that end.

All tips on the gender of the bird are definitely welcome!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Looks like a pullet so far, but it’s too young to be certain.