Ameraucana/EE at 7 weeks HE or She?

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Since I have never even seen an Ameraucana/EE rooster in person.... the chicks were from Privett. I have 10 of these chicks, 25 total and this white feathered one is starting to have me worried at 7 weeks old, and has the most unusual feather coloration of the bunch. Please share opinions on gender, and what would you call this coloration?

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Another view:

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A sister for comparison:

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One more sister:

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I don't know for sure, but I dont' think that color has anything to do with it, Its all in the mix from what I understand, I hope someone with more knowlegde on the breed comes along to answer , as I would like to understand how to sex them too. Sandy
 
It's not the color that worries me, it's that bright red comb. Are his legs longer and thicker than the pullets as well?
EE's are really hard to sex. I have 4 5-weekers and I have NO idea on any of them.
 
Easter eggers can sometimes be difficult to sex, but this one sure looks like a cockerel to me. I'm basing it on both his coloring and his comb.
 
At 7 weeks old, with a comb that red I'm pretty sure that it's a cockeral also.

Our two EE boys' (McMurray Araucanas) combs started getting red at around 3 weeks old:

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Same cockeral at 6 weeks old:

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Hope this is some help!


Dawn
 
I was afraid it might be a cockrel, based on temperment also. It is the only chick that has never eaten treats from my hand. It is the hardest to catch, and has never backed down from a one-on-one from another chick. The legs are thick-ish compared to the others. If so, he will have quite a harem! I made it with my first batch of chicks (now starting their 3rd year of life) with all 17 hens. This time I have the 25 chicks and this chick is my main concern. Two others are possible, but not as worrysome yet. Any more comments welcome!
 
Rooster. I have one with similar coloring. He also crowed young. Now he has beautiful blue green tail feathers.
 

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