16 wk chickens - pullets? BO & SLW

[sgtruglo]

Hi everyone! I have 2 buff orps, and 2 SLW that are all 16 weeks. It seems one of each breed had a spurt of their comb size and turned really red. Photos Labeled A and B to differentiate the pairs. Hoping they are growing at different rates and not a cockerel in there. Thank you for any insight!

 

[Aapomp831]

I think both SLWs are pullets, but I’m not familiar with BOs - looks like a pullet but don’t quote me on that.

 

[sgtruglo]

I think both SLWs are pullets, but I’m not familiar with BOs - looks like a pullet but don’t quote me on that.

Thank you for your reply! I was hoping for all girls.
I thought these breeds were later to start laying eggs so I was surprised how red they got recently.

 

[HappyClucker7]

All girls!

 

[Aapomp831]

Thank you for your reply! I was hoping for all girls.
I thought these breeds were later to start laying eggs so I was surprised how red they got recently.

That’s because at 16 weeks they are approaching POL (point of lay). You should see eggs anywhere from the next 3 to 6 weeks

 

[sgtruglo]

All girls!

Thanks Happy Clucker!

 

[sgtruglo]

That’s because at 16 weeks they are approaching POL (point of lay). You should see eggs anywhere from the next 3 to 6 weeks

Thank you! How exciting!!! … I, for some reason, thought they would be closer to 6-7 months before they laid eggs.

 

[Painted Calls]

All pullets! The two are just getting closer to POL.

 

[sgtruglo]

All pullets! The two are just getting closer to POL.

Thank you Overo Mare! Excited to hear!

 

[Aapomp831]

Thank you! How exciting!!! … I, for some reason, thought they would be closer to 6-7 months before they laid eggs.

I’m not familiar with those breeds laying characteristics… keep us posted!