Ameracuna cockerels or pullets

[kimslack]

Are these pullets or cockerals? They are about 4+ months. No crowing, very skittish, not interested in the girls. These are my first easter egger chickens and they are not easily identifiable.

 

[jewel1]

The both look like girls to me.

No telltale red patches on the wings, legs seem skinny, and comb isn't very red...

You may get a better response if you can get a closeup pic of the head

 

[mustangsaguaro]

They look like pullets to me. Are you sure the top pic is an EE and not a pure Ameraucana? She looks to be a Lavender in color. While Lavender is not yet an accepted color the ABC is working on getting Lav accepted. I did take a closer look at the top pic and I do see what looks to be lacing. So perhaps you've got some blue/lav in that bird. I'd be curious to know. Your bottom bird I would say is an EE as it does not conform to the standard colors.

 

[kimslack]

I'll get new ones tomorrow and see if I can get a little closer. They know I'm after them for something and run away.

 

[kimslack]

I got them as eggs from someone in the area. I don't think her chickens are purebreds in most cases but some have been very pretty. I'll see if I can get another shot of them tomorrow since it will be a nice day here. I feel like Wiley Coyote and they are the Roadrunner...I have trouble getting close to them...and the coop is kind of dark to take pics in.

 

[kimslack]

Here are the two Ameracuna "hens" I think. They are very skittish. One has a bit more black feathering on her head than the other. I got them as eggs from a girl who has all kinds of chickens. I've never had ameracunas before so I'm a little ignorant of how they look as they mature. They have fierce looking little faces compared to buff orpington or barnevelder hens.

 

[donrae]

Pullets.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Those are pullets.