When do roos get certain types of feathers?

[Peckyweck01]

I have a 6 week old and I posted 3 weeks ago to see if it was a roo at age 3 weeks. So, if he is for sure, a lot of people said it was, when do they start to develop pointy hackle feathers and saddle feathers. He has regular feathers, hes not like a silkie or anything. He is an Andalusian mixed breed cross.

 

[Peckyweck01]

This is Him!

 

[Peckyweck01]

To all the people who commented on this thread, i got an update!! The 2 month old cockerel is now 5 months old! He has grown A LOT!!! Hes huge! I dont have very good pictures of him now but i might get some later today. I named him Kernal, here he is! ( he is growing his tail out still)

 

[black_cat]

Roos get their fancy feathering at 12+ weeks, from what I've seen on BYC.

 

[Peckyweck01]

ok, thank you! I was just wondering because I am wanting to see if it really is a roo! (but I do believe BYC/use their advice)

 

[Peckyweck01]

Here's an 8 week old cockerel View attachment 2345217
And the same cockerel at 10 weeks. View attachment 2345218
And he's part brahma so a slightly slower feathering breed. I can't ever tell if the hackles are pointy or not until around 12 weeks though. Saddles are much more obvious to me.

Thanks a lot! Helps with pictures/visuals for me!

 

[The Happster]

This is Him!View attachment 2345403

Ooh 1000% a cockerel.
He has cute beady eyes.

 

[Peckyweck01]

he is in the house because i couldnt take my computer out. hehe. but he lives outside now in a coop!

 

[Peckyweck01]

Ooh 1000% a cockerel.
He has cute beady eyes.

Thank you!

 

[Peckyweck01]

Thank you!

Also, i figured he was a him.