Gender?

[mmwellsfarm]

I was pretty sure both were hens but then the spurs through me off. I know some hens can get them but this is a very young hen still so I find it odd. Just wanting confirmation as I'm sure these are the same breed and hens.

 

[MamaPoult]

I think,
Number 1 is a cockerel
Number 2 is a pullet.
I've heard of lots of people that have hens with spurs!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I was pretty sure both were hens but then the spurs through me off. I know some hens can get them but this is a very young hen still so I find it odd. Just wanting confirmation as I'm sure these are the same breed and hens.

Both females.

Spurs aren't gender specific. Both pullets/hens, Cockerels/roosters can have spurs.

 

[mmwellsfarm]

Both females.

Spurs aren't gender specific. Both pullets/hens, Cockerels/roosters can have spurs.

Thanks. I knew they can but it threw me off as she's still young and they are both the same age. If I remember correctly they are both Welsummers but I think from different breeders.

 

[Yard Farmer]

I was pretty sure both were hens but then the spurs through me off. I know some hens can get them but this is a very young hen still so I find it odd. Just wanting confirmation as I'm sure these are the same breed and hens.

How old?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thanks. I knew they can but it threw me off as she's still young and they are both the same age. If I remember correctly they are both Welsummers but I think from different breeders.

Their coloration is also female specific. Salmon Breasted/Ground Color are females.

This is what a male welsummer looks like with their coloration. Males are Black Breasted.

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

Both pullets

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

Spurs are common on hens plus no saddle or hackle feathers

 

[mmwellsfarm]

Thanks everyone. I thought so but really wanted confirmation I wasn't crazy in thinking that.

How old?

I don't remember how old but maybe 4-6 months. I have so many of all ages I can't keep up with them all.