Do these hackle feathers indicate a rooster?

[5raven5]

This is my 8 week old Easter Egger. I hope the fancy hackle feathers do NOT indicate a rooster. What do you think?

 

[Griffinsong]

Not that that age, roos only get their pointy hackles at around 3-4 months, Do you have a side picture showing the body markings? those are a better indicator.

 

[donrae]

What Griffin said, too young for hackle feathers. Looks to be a pullet, but profile pic would confirm.

 

[5raven5]

Thank you for your quick replies! Here are 2 side views.

 

[donrae]

Yep, girly girl

 

[Griffinsong]

Pullet colors for sure.

 

[5raven5]

Yay!! I was getting nervous because I love her and I can't have roosters. Thank you!

 

[CheesyEggs]

I hope this works...
I'm brand new to all of this, as in these are my first chickens ever. I'm worried my little "Ameracauna pullet" is a rooster bc of her feathering. I know, I know it's probably an Easter Egger but I don't care. I DO care if she is actually a he. What do you think?

 

[RhodeRunner]

I've seen hackle feathers develop on roosters much earlier then 3 - 4 months. Some breeds seem to get them as soon as they feather out. However, that bird doesn't actually have pointed hackle feathers, but a penciling that creates a black V and gives it the appearance of pointy male hackle feathers. What you have is a classic example of an Easter Egger pullet. And the type of coloration expressed, is female only! Males would have a red head instead of brown, and a black chest. So, you have a young pullet.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

I hope this works...
I'm brand new to all of this, as in these are my first chickens ever. I'm worried my little "Ameracauna pullet" is a rooster bc of her feathering. I know, I know it's probably an Easter Egger but I don't care. I DO care if she is actually a he. What do you think?

She looks like a pullet