9 week old Ameraucana and Easter Egger: Roos or hens?

[BrandonVercnocke]

1 is roo

 

[Livestocklover101]

I'm going to vote for 2 roos. At 9 weeks, no hen should have a comb that large and red (#1). #2 is a little harder. My pullets at that age had pale yellow combs, not pink. If you look at the tail feathers, the topmost ones appear to be slightly longer and starting to curl downwards. It's legs are rather massive, however, I'm only noticing that in relation to all the other things. As they get older, males will get longer feathers on their (lower) neck (hackles) and on their back in front of their tail (saddle). The top tail feathers will elongate and start to curve down (like a ponytail). Perhaps the easiest way to tell: they will start crowing any time! Good luck!

I was wondering if the slightly pink comb on #2 might mean it will start laying soon?

 

[Redhead Rae]

I was wondering if the slightly pink comb on #2 might mean it will start laying soon?

Never heard of a pullet laying at 9 weeks. 16-18 weeks is generally the earliest a pullet will lay.

 

[Gray Farms]

I totally agree with @JedJackson. My thoughts exactly.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

No, pullets don't start laying until at least 16 weeks, and my ameraucanas and ees have always layed closer to 6mo.

An ameraucana crossed with another breed is typically considered an easter egger by default unless it's bred to a specific alternative standard (such as "super blue egg layers" or olive eggers).

 

[Livestocklover101]

Thanks for all the help,
I think I will definitely keep the #1 as he is pretty much a pet and I will wait to see about the other one.

 

[Animals45]

1 picture is 100% rooster and last pictures are 100% pullet.♡♡

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Cockerels

 

[Alexandra33]

Blue is 100% cockerel. Also leaning heavily towards cockerel on Muffy, due to coloration and prominent comb. Time will tell.

~Alex

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Jed Jackson