Why does my Icelandic chicks have a poof on their head?

[Smokey2201]

This is Maple my Icelandic chick. She has a little poof on her head and I don't know if it means she is a rooster or if she is gonna have a crest. The lighter colored chick is Sugar. She kind of has a poof. The other 2 don't have poofs.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I have never kept this breed, but I do know they are pretty! You might want to join in on the Icelandic Chickens thread for more help and info on this breed...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/299038/icelandic-chickens

Enjoy this cutie pie and welcome to our flock!

 

[Smokey2201]

Ok thanks! I will try that!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you a nice link to check out, some Icelandics do have small crests, it has nothing to do with what sex they are.

 

[Smokey2201]

Ok thanks! I really hope that I don't end up with some roosters.

 

[sourland]

Hello

and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you a nice link to check out, some Icelandics do have small crests, it has nothing to do with what sex they are.

X 2 on what Kelsie said - welcome to BYC.

 

[Smokey2201]

Ok thanks! How old do Icelandic chicks need to be to tell if their are roosters or hens?

 

[drumstick diva]

Has nothing to do with gender, some icelandics have crests and some do not. Crests seem to be very much in favor now. I don't know how early you can sex an Icelandic, especially since they can present a variety of comb types. Happy Chooks (the go to person) seems to be very good at spotting cockerels. You can find her at "Stella's Social club," and/or Icelandics thread.

 

[gander007]