7 week old Ameraucana; Roo or Pullet?

[NavyVet84]

Hi everyone!

My wife & I love your website! Always great information here.

Anyway, we have a 7 week old Ameraucana Pullet that maybe a Roo? She is one of 6 Ameraucanas we picked up this year that are all the same age, from the same supplier. She is a bit larger than the others, has very thick legs, is the only one with a comb and has spur buds on the rear of her legs.

The signs point to Roo but I am waiting for the crow. She is in a group of older birds so I am wondering if being nervous or scared from other older hens being around is preventing a crow.

I look forward to hearing from everyone!

Thanks,
Derrick

 

[Michael OShay]

Your bird is actually an Easter Egger rather than a true Ameraucana, and with that very red comb with three rows of peas in it (females have only a single row of peas), it is a cockerel.

 

[NavyVet84]

Thanks Michael,

I referred to Ameraucana because that's what we were told it was when purchased. Either way is fine by me. So my wife, who is an Ameraucana nut!, is a little disappointed that our little girl is a boy. Also I don't think she understands the differences between the two breeds.

Thanks again

 

[Wyandottes7]

Easter Egger cockerel.

 

[NavyVet84]

Thank you Wyandotte! He will sure be loved regardless of Roo or Hen.

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks Michael,

I referred to Ameraucana because that's what we were told it was when purchased. Either way is fine by me. So my wife, who is an Ameraucana nut!, is a little disappointed that our little girl is a boy. Also I don't think she understands the differences between the two breeds.

Thanks again

Unfortunately hatcheries (and by extension the feed stores that buy from them) frequently and incorrectly market their Easter Eggers as Ameraucanas which adds to the confusion. There is a good article at http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/09/ameraucana-easter-egger-or-araucana.html explaining the difference between Ameraucanas, Araucanas, and Easter Egger which could clarify things for your wife.

 

[BantamLover21]

Easter Egger cockerel.

 

[NavyVet84]

Unfortunately hatcheries (and by extension the feed stores that buy from them) frequently and incorrectly market their Easter Eggers as Ameraucanas which adds to the confusion. There is a good article at http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/09/ameraucana-easter-egger-or-araucana.html explaining the difference between Ameraucanas, Araucanas, and Easter Egger which could clarify things for your wife.

Thank you Michael, very much appreciated!

 

[Michael OShay]

Thank you Michael, very much appreciated!

You're welcome.

 

[drewskimac]

Easter egger cockerel