Roosters?

[J-Habs]

These were born January 16th and I think they're roosters. Just here to verify before I get rid of them. They are from my F4 Olive Egger rooster and various hens. Pics 2 and 3 are the same rooster, and pics 4 and 5 are also of the same. 3 birds total.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Full body pictures, please?

 

[Mantisquailman]

Full body pictures would help but they might be pullets

 

[J-Habs]

I'll get some later when I get home.

Full body pictures, please?

 

[J-Habs]

At 3 months, I'm not seeing any rooster plumage showing, except #1(The paint), maybe a late bloomer cockerel.

The really bright white one is significantly larger, and has been since hatching. That one and the black one have gotten really red on the combs and waddles this past week. The painted one has a different comb than the other two. I wish I knew who each one's mom is. Attached picture is of their dad, my F4 Olive Egger.

 

[J-Habs]

Pullets can be pretty huge too, so size of the bird isn't always a good way of determining genders.

Thanks. I guess since the large white one and the black one have a comb like their fathers, while the spotted one has a regular comb, maybe that's throwing me off. I guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks.

 

[J-Habs]

None of them seem like they are developing any male-specific pointed feathers, so I believe both of them are pullets. However, the paint one could be a cockerel because they have thick legs, but that could mean nothing.

I hope you're right!

 

[NatJ]

These were born January 16th and I think they're roosters.

I think that would make them a bit less than 8 weeks old.

The really bright white one is significantly larger, and has been since hatching. That one and the black one have gotten really red on the combs and waddles this past week.

The size of the bird doesn't tell whether they are male or female.
But it is common for cockerels to get very red combs and wattles around that age, while pullets almost never do.

None of them seem like they are developing any male-specific pointed feathers, so I believe both of them are pullets.

If they are less than 8 weeks old, I would not expect them to be growing those male-specific feathers yet, even if they are male.

They are still young enough that combs & wattles tell more than most other traits, for most cockerels.

I see all cockerels

That is what I am thinking too, although I would be inclined to wait a little longer before doing anything permanent (if they are males, they should become even more obvious with time.)

 

[J-Habs]

Update! Now they are 2 months old. I tried to get pictures of their feathers since I was told that's a way to tell at this age. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[J-Habs]

Half the people say definitely cockerals, the other half say definitely pullets. I guess I'll have to wait til they either start to crow, or lay an egg!