Breed and gender help

[jennsrad]

Hi all, I’m new to raising chickens and am looking for feedback on 2 of my birds. I have a 7 week old Rhode Island Red that was sold as a pullet, but her comb has developed quickly so now I’m questioning if she’s really a she. Her comb hasn’t turned very red yet. It’s probably too early to say, but wanted opinions.

I also have a second 6 week old bird (white and gray) that I’m thinking is a cockerel, but I have no idea what breed he is. He hatched from a blue egg so I’m thinking an Ameraucana or Ameraucana mix? Any thoughts on breed or gender for this one? Thanks!

 

[TRALALARA1]

I’d say both are cockerels. The white and gray one has reddish brown flecks on its wings and I believe strongly that is a male coloration trait. Besides their red combs.

 

[TRALALARA1]

I’d say both are cockerels. The white and gray one has reddish brown flecks on its wings and I believe strongly that is a male coloration trait. Besides their red combs.

Oh, and he has yellow legs and I think I see some slight barring. So may have some barred ancestry

 

[TRALALARA1]

Oh, and he has yellow legs and I think I see some slight barring. So may have some barred ancestry

After rechecking the rir I think it could go pullet. They do develop fairly large combs and it is just slightly pink with yellow

 

[MysteryChicken]

The RIR is a pullet.

 

[jennsrad]

I’d say both are cockerels. The white and gray one has reddish brown flecks on its wings and I believe strongly that is a male coloration trait. Besides their red combs.

I was thinking the same for the white and gray. Thanks for your feedback!

 

[CluckyandPeepsFlock]

Hi, and welcome to BYC!

The first chicken looks like a pullet to me.

The second I am 50/50 on them being a pullet or cockerel.

Beautiful birds!

 

[house1917]

The red peeking through on the shoulders of the grey and white EE, and the comb... hopefully you wanted a cockerel.

My vote is for pullet on the RIR. Two more weeks and I think you can be 100% sure, but even though she's getting a pink comb, the wattle size says pullet.

 

[Moodleroni]

The RIR is a pullet, looks just like mine, not sure on the other