Is Deion a cockerel or pullet?

[Frankiegirl]

I have been on the fence for weeks and would appreciate any help knowing if my olive egger Deion is a pullet or cockerel. I was told to wait until he was older. He’s 13.5 weeks now and inquiring minds would like to know. Thanks!

 

[Northwest_Wannabe]

Probably a pullet, Easter Eggers can be tricky though! The patterning and face make me think pullet though : )

 

[Frankiegirl]

That wouldn’t be the end of the world! The bin said straight run...and of course as a newbie I had no idea what that meant. I will be thrilled either way. I have no confirmed roosters so that means I can try my luck again...chicken math coming into full force

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Roo. Feathers are shiny, comb is red, and the single barring is still quite light,

 

[Mamatomany123]

I'm not 100% sure but I'm thinking cockerel

 

[humblehillsfarm]

I have been on the fence for weeks and would appreciate any help knowing if my olive egger Deion is a pullet or cockerel. I was told to wait until he was older. He’s 13.5 weeks now and inquiring minds would like to know. Thanks!

I'm thinking pullet.... just a guess but I would expect more prominent comb by that age.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Since it's an olive egger specifically, it's probably been bred with a single comb breed, which is why the comb is a wee bit larger. So my guess is pullet, but you'll know for sure over the next month.

 

[DragonGirls]

At 13.5 weeks I think it looks like a pullet too, I would expect saddle feathers to be starting to show by now if a cockerel, but I could be wrong