Olive egger...Fabio or Fabiana?

[BunnyTheSlayer]

So, we have this great olive egger that was sold to us as a pullet. But, I am beginning to wonder if maybe she is actually a he? He/She doesnt like to hold still for a good photo so for now all I have is one. Any guesses or do I need more photos? I am confused because shes beginning to get long beautiful black/green tail feathers and what looks like saddle? feathers, but no efforts to crow whatsoever. She/he is about 10 or 11 weeks old. Thanks!

 

[AtlantisPeeps]

Fabio

 

[BunnyTheSlayer]

Yay! That makes me happy. I really wanna see what her eggs look like and I already have a little FBC Marans cockerel and I would hate to have to choose between the two of them. Not enough ladies for two boys!

 

[juliechick]

The jury is still out. Those long, curved shiny tail feathers make me think it's a rooster. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I am.

 

[BunnyTheSlayer]

See? Thats what is confusing me too! I'll see if I can get some more photos of this most confusing chicken...maybe get a better angle.

 

[Rocky Rhodes]

That's a rooster!! Hens don't have sickle feathers, and I believe I see some pointed saddle feathers coming in. Beautiful bird though.

 

[BunnyTheSlayer]

Here is maybe a slightly better photo? If he is a rooster...I have a flock of 7 ladies, if I have two roosters will I have issues with fighting and over-loved ladies? I dont know how I will choose between them!

 

[Rocky Rhodes]

Adult roosters will definitely fight. He is a rooster 100% guaranteed. If you could keep them separated you wouldn't have any problems. I have 3 adult roosters, I also have 3 separate coops. Each one of my roosters has his own flock of hens. I free range a different coop every day. Why choose when you can expand? You know you want to! It's a simple case of chicken math.

 

[BunnyTheSlayer]

Oooh my husband would just love it if I made him build me another coop! Although....I do have a little shed with some potential! I would hate to give up one of my boys, I've become attached to them both.

 

[BunnyTheSlayer]

Today it was just confirmed that Fabio is most assuredly....Fabio. Today he....well....became a man. Thanks for your very accurate, expert guesses!