Silver Laced Wyandotte - pullet or cockerel?

[uisceros]

Hi all,

This is my first batch of chickens, so I’m still trying to figure things out. My babies are about 10.5 weeks old now. When they were 2 weeks I purchased two additional chicks that I was told were 2 week old pullets. I doubt both of those claims. I don’t know if it’s because they’re older than the others, but I have a suspicion one is a cockerel. I’m keeping either way, but I’d like to know since I planned on purchasing a serama rooster.

Here’s some pictures. Thanks!!

 

[WIchickMama]

My guess would be cockerel. My SLW pullet didn't redden up at all until like 24 weeks-she was a pale pale pink

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I'm thinking male. The pattern should be cleaner as a female

 

[sybonbon]

Males are patchy

 

[Backyardhomestead921]

I am also thinking it looks like a cockerel. It would defiantly be because of his posture , tail, and also his feathers .

 

[3KillerBs]

The possible start of a white patch on the shoulder *could* indicate male but Wyandottes are often deceptive.

The girls may redden up early and with one of my girls a couple years ago the white on the shoulders was just bad lacing on a hatchery bird.

Within a month you'll be able to tell by the saddle feathers:

You can slide your hand or a piece of paper underneath to better tell the shape of the feather if the pattern is deceptive:

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I would give it more time for two reasons:

1. Wyandotte pullets are notorious for pinking up early (mine definitely did).

2. While a full grown silver laced wyandotte hen should have a clear pattern the lacing on all of my laced hens as pullets (including my silver laced wyandotte) was not clear and looked patchy until around when they started laying.

 

[JedJackson]

I think pullet but time will tell with this one.

 

[uisceros]

Thanks everyone!! I appreciate the help. Like I said, either way it’s staying here (my chickens are pets with egg benefits), so it’s not a huge deal either way. I can wait and see!

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Its a cockerel pullets dont have black necks