What is the gender?

[RJBast]

They are both about 6 weeks old. I'm seeking feedback if you think the Wyandotte might be a rooster. I got them from a hatchery at about a day old. Thanks.

 

[justplainbatty]

I believe the SLW is a cockerel and I am not convinced that the buff is a hen either. The hanging saddle feathers, slightly darker hackle color and general messiness of the feathering makes me wonder. Maybe it's just a bad hair day?

I could be wrong, as buffs have softer feathering than other breeds, the tail kinda, and face color do suggest hen. Any way, welcome to our flock!

 

[Theofire88]

I agree, the SLW does look like it is a roo, with the above comments and the redder comb and wattle, the Orpington maybe, I have both breeds and the SLWs don't have that extreme tail feathering, although the Orpington does look a bit like a roo, I would go with hen (provided I can only see one picture)

 

[Theofire88]

On second thought, I reall can't decide with the Orpington...

 

[Wyandottes7]

The Silver Laced Wyandotte looks like a cockerel to me (but Wyandottes can be hard to sex). The Orpington I think is almost certainly a pullet. A cockerel would have a larger, redder comb by this age.

 

[RJBast]

Thank you for the feedback. Looks like I need to return to the hatchery where I got them and confirm it.

 

[Theofire88]

Thank you for the feedback. Looks like I need to return to the hatchery where I got them and confirm it.

Good luck!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

The Silver Laced Wyandotte looks like a cockerel to me (but Wyandottes can be hard to sex). The Orpington I think is almost certainly a pullet. A cockerel would have a larger, redder comb by this age.

X 2 - also, 6 weeks is too early for saddle feathers, etc to be used for gender determination. The saddle and hackle feather characteristics don't develop until later.