I might have young roosters. Can you verify?

J-Habs

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These birds are maybe about 2 months old. The blue ones I'm pretty sure are females, and the white ones I'm guessing are roosters because I've been seeing them play fight where the feathers on their necks flare out as they challenge each other. However one of the white ones doesn't have red comb and waddles and might have smaller legs and feet. All 5 are from the same parents. Dad is white as his mom is a Red Sex Link. Mom is blue.
 

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These birds are maybe about 2 months old. The blue ones I'm pretty sure are females, and the white ones I'm guessing are roosters because I've been seeing them play fight where the feathers on their necks flare out as they challenge each other. However one of the white ones doesn't have red comb and waddles and might have smaller legs and feet. All 5 are from the same parents. Dad is white as his mom is a Red Sex Link. Mom is blue.
The red in the feathers, & large combs suggest males.

Behavior isn't the best indicator as both genders will spar.
 
Thanks. One of the white ones has very red comb and waddles. Another is sort of red, and the third I'm almost 100% sure is female. I'll hopefully update with better pics.
 
Update with better pictures! The first 2 pics are of the one I believe to be a female. The next 2 pics are of one bird I'm on the fence about. Any suggestions?
 

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*Update* here is the one I've always been on the fence about. Almost 3 months old. Is it a boy or girl?
 

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It's comb looks pretty red, but it just started turning red. In comparison, it has a brother whose comb and wattle went red at just a few weeks old.
 

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