8 Week pullet with curled tail?

[FowlPlay2]

When did everyone’s roosters’ tail start curling? I’ve had suspicions that one of my Americana’s is a he, due to the bigger and redder comb, but I had just hoped it was maturing faster. But then it developed what appear to be saddle feathers, and now it’s tail is curling. I’m really hoping that’s not the case, because I have a sweetheart that’s been confirmed to be a cockerel by multiple friends, and if they don’t get along one’s going to have to go. Thanks for any input, and I’m currently unable to provide pics for a few days, but I will when I can.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It's too young for rooster specific feathering. That comes in with the adult feathers at 3-4 months of age. At 8 weeks you look to comb color and development. If it's already bright red it's more than likely a cockerel.

 

[DLA]

When did everyone’s roosters’ tail start curling? I’ve had suspicions that one of my Americana’s is a he, due to the bigger and redder comb, but I had just hoped it was maturing faster. But then it developed what appear to be saddle feathers, and now it’s tail is curling. I’m really hoping that’s not the case, because I have a sweetheart that’s been confirmed to be a cockerel by multiple friends, and if they don’t get along one’s going to have to go. Thanks for any input, and I’m currently unable to provide pics for a few days, but I will when I can.

I think my Easter Egger rooster started showing some curve to the tail and some saddle feathering about 10 or 11 weeks. (The hatchery where I got him and many of them from what I've seen use the Americana/Easter Egger label interchangeably for marketing.) By 17 weeks he had a full curved tail. Here's my guy below:
Looking forward to seeing your pictures!

 

[MysteryChicken]

It's too young for rooster specific feathering. That comes in with the adult feathers at 3-4 months of age. At 8 weeks you look to comb color and development. If it's already bright red it's more than likely a cockerel.

This cockerel of mine is 8 Weeks. What do you see?

 

[FowlPlay2]

Thank you guys for all your input! I really appreciate it. I was finally able to get some pictures now that we’re home. The first three are the suspected cockerel, and the last is of my Merle just for fun.

 

[FowlPlay2]

I think my Easter Egger rooster started showing some curve to the tail and some saddle feathering about 10 or 11 weeks. (The hatchery where I got him and many of them from what I've seen use the Americana/Easter Egger label interchangeably for marketing.) By 17 weeks he had a full curved tail. Here's my guy below:
Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
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Thank you! He’s absolutely gorgeous!

 

[StinkyAcres]

Thank you guys for all your input! I really appreciate it. I was finally able to get some pictures now that we’re home. The first three are the suspected cockerel, and the last is of my Merle just for fun.

He is 100% a cockerel. The rusty shoulders are specific to male Easter Eggers.

 

[FowlPlay2]

He is 100% a cockerel. The rusty shoulders are specific to male Easter Eggers.

Thanks. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, but we’ll figure it out

 

[ella2025]

Thank you guys for all your input! I really appreciate it. I was finally able to get some pictures now that we’re home. The first three are the suspected cockerel, and the last is of my Merle just for fun.

yes cockerel. Sorry! Actually for me the tail looks fine, just the red feathers all over his body isn't a female coloring.