Are my pullets actually roosters?

[Hannah Hobby Farmer]

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I am usually just a reader but today I joined up because I have a question and was hoping someone may be able to help me. Earlier this week I was sold 6 buff leghorn pullets. I am beginning to suspect that some of them may actually be roosters. I’ll attach photos of the ones that I think look and behave a bit roostery and would love it if you could let me know what you think. Thank you in advance for any help you can pass along.

 

[coltgrizzz]

First one definitely looks like a roo. Any idea how old they are?

 

[PachecoPeeps]

They all look like Roos( or cockerels depending on age) due to the saddle feathers

 

[Hannah Hobby Farmer]

The first one is the same chicken as the fourth one, my photos are out of order sorry! I was told they were 5 months old by the man who sold them to me.

 

[Hannah Hobby Farmer]

They all look like Roos( or cockerels depending on age) due to the saddle feathers

Yes the feathers drooping beside the tail are what are making me suspect roosters as well

 

[SurferchickinSB]

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I am usually just a reader but today I joined up because I have a question and was hoping someone may be able to help me. Earlier this week I was sold 6 buff leghorn pullets. I am beginning to suspect that some of them may actually be roosters. I’ll attach photos of the ones that I think look and behave a bit roostery and would love it if you could let me know what you think. Thank you in advance for any help you can pass along.
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Number 1 and number 4 look like Roos to me.

 

[PachecoPeeps]

The first one is the same chicken as the fourth one, my photos are out of order sorry! I was told they were 5 months old by the man who sold them to me.

If they are five months you should know soon because you should be hearing crowing or see an egg soon. I hope more people respond to your post.

 

[Hannah Hobby Farmer]

Number 1 and number 4 look like Roos to me.

Ok thank you, they are the same one in both those pics.

 

[Riche Bronson]

Cockerels combs may be taller larger upright and more pronounced. Their combs are also usually more red than a pullets. In certain breeds the cockerel may also have shorter primary wing feathers, and their feet are sometimes bigger than pullets the same age/breed.
The best, most fail-safe method (besides crowing of course) is to look at the hackles (around the neck) and saddle feathers (in front of the tail) when the bird is about 3 months old. By that age, cockerels will have long and pointy saddle feathers, while a pullet’s will be more rounded. Pullet’s saddle and hackles feathers can look a little pointy, too. However they're not as thin or as long as cockerel’s feathers. The shapes of these hackle and saddle feathers will indicate for sure whether you have a cockerel or a pullet... in every breed but Silkies and Sebrights. I hope that helps!

 

[Hannah Hobby Farmer]

If they are five months you should know soon because you should be hearing crowing or see an egg soon. I hope more people respond to your post.

Thank you, yes I was thinking that I should see either of those things soon. I hope it’s eggs from atleast some of them, I’m going to feel very ripped off an foolish if they all end up being all roosters