Welsummer roo or pullet

[capnjb]

Can anyone tell me if this welsummer is a pullet or a rooster. Thought it was a pullet by the markings but it has developed a comb and has darker chest color. The comb is not Pink. It's 3.5 weeks old.
This is our first time owning chickens and I can't have a rooster where I live.
Thanks for the help.

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[Cel45]

pullet with those salmon breast feathers.

 

[capnjb]

Even with that comb. Here's a better picture of the chest

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Even with that comb. Here's a better picture of the chest

Yes - this is a pullet - the comb is not that significant in size and is pale and fleshy. Welsummers pullets and hens can develop some fairly impressive comb size, even early on.

 

[capnjb]

Thanks for the input. We've really grown attached to her. You're the first ones to say you think it's a pullet. I hope so. I'd hate to give her up. The comb and some black spots on the chest had us worried.

 

[drumstick diva]

pullet at this age - watch for comb reddening over the next few weeks.

 

[BantamLover21]

Looks like a cockerel to me.

 

[Wavechickens]

We have a welsummer pullet and I am trying to find someone else who does, do you have a current photo of her/him now? Just curious, would like to compare to mine