Are my pullets still pullets?

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Hi! I ordered 3 pullets from Meyer and now that they are nearing the 5 week mark, I wanted to see if you guys still think they seem like pullets. The only one I get "roo vibes" from is the Buff Orpington, who is pretty independent, strays from the group, will attempt to approach the big hens, and does a lot more "chest bumping" than the others. The Buff Orp is also showing some reddening in the face. What do you think? Does anyone pop out as a possible cockerel to you?

Easter Egger

Buff Orpington - most photos taken a day or two ago, except last one which was taken just now and shows visibly pinker face (and earlobe area is too but is not pictured).

Buckeye (sorry for lack of close up photos - she is always zoomin around lol)

The group

 

[kurby22]

They look like pullets to me!

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

They look like pullets to me!

That's great to hear! So even the Buff Orpington doesn't show signs of being a cockerel? It's normal to have pinkish wattles and earlobes at this stage for a pullet?

 

[TwoCrows]

Looks like all pullets to me too. Even the Buff Orpington. Cute chicks!

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Very pale pink is indeed normal for 5weeks. Don't sweat behavior at this age, it means nothing.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Thank you all for the reassurance! It means so much that they all seem to be pullets because I have a small backyard flock in a city with a rooster restriction. I can't buy fewer than 3 chicks but can't go over a certain amount in my total flock, so it gets complicated when the 3 I order aren't pullets lol.

 

[fluffycrow]

Pullets!

 

[kurby22]

That's great to hear! So even the Buff Orpington doesn't show signs of being a cockerel? It's normal to have pinkish wattles and earlobes at this stage for a pullet?

I’d keep an eye on her wattles and comb, but if the next 2-3 weeks they don’t grow a lot and start reddening you are in the clear! 5 weeks is an iffy point but she looks pullet right now!

 

[Bella the Chicken Lover]

Hi! I ordered 3 pullets from Meyer and now that they are nearing the 5 week mark, I wanted to see if you guys still think they seem like pullets. The only one I get "roo vibes" from is the Buff Orpington, who is pretty independent, strays from the group, will attempt to approach the big hens, and does a lot more "chest bumping" than the others. The Buff Orp is also showing some reddening in the face. What do you think? Does anyone pop out as a possible cockerel to you?

Easter Egger
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Buff Orpington - most photos taken a day or two ago, except last one which was taken just now and shows visibly pinker face (and earlobe area is too but is not pictured).
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Buckeye (sorry for lack of close up photos - she is always zoomin around lol)
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The group
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Yuppers!

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

I’d keep an eye on her wattles and comb, but if the next 2-3 weeks they don’t grow a lot and start reddening you are in the clear! 5 weeks is an iffy point but she looks pullet right now!

Okay, will do! Thank you! If I'm unsure I may post some updated photos. But crossing my fingers I won't have to