Better photos of chick

[jennaveewhit]

Any idea if this is a rooster? It was sold to us at a feed store as an Americana with 3 other chicks that look nothing like this one. I suspect the other chicks are Easter egger chicks but this one I am unsure of. I’m thinking it may be a Roo? It is 6 weeks old. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

I responded to your other thread as well, but yes, he's an Easter-egger and a male. Easter-eggers are a genetics grab-bag, so there's a lot of variation in their appearances, and males and females can especially look different. That's likely why he looks so distinct compared to the others.

 

[MysteryChicken]

He's a cockerel.

 

[Saveria]

Our EE rooster is wonderful. If you can, grow him up and see what kind of job he does.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Any idea if this is a rooster? It was sold to us at a feed store as an Americana

Hi there, and welcome to BYC!

Feed store "Americana" are Easter Eggers (like you stated).. meant to represent the AmerAUcana breed but NOT for show and won't breed true NOR match ANY standard of perfection (hence his different looks). He appears to be non bearded (and I'm surprised his wattles aren't bigger or redder for the size of that comb). But I do believe that comb is telling at the stated age. I've had both breeds and EE (hens) are still a favorite of mine with their mixed bag of patterns and personalities.

I agree with others.. that is a cockerel. Not technically rooster until reaching a year old.. terms being mostly relevant when discussing things like behavior or medical conditions.

Pointy (male specific) hackle and saddle feathers won't start to present until 10+ (usually close to 12) weeks.

 

[jennaveewhit]

Hi there, and welcome to BYC!

Feed store "Americana" are Easter Eggers (like you stated).. meant to represent the AmerAUcana breed but NOT for show and won't breed true NOR match ANY standard of perfection (hence his different looks). He appears to be non bearded (and I'm surprised his wattles aren't bigger or redder for the size of that comb). But I do believe that comb is telling at the stated age. I've had both breeds and EE (hens) are still a favorite of mine with their mixed bag of patterns and personalities.

I agree with others.. that is a cockerel. Not technically rooster until reaching a year old.. terms being mostly relevant when discussing things like behavior or medical conditions.

Pointy (male specific) hackle and saddle feathers won't start to present until 10+ (usually close to 12) weeks.

Thank you for this information! I’m really thankful for this site especially considering I am new to this chicken raising fun!

 

[Painted Calls]

Welcome to BYC! You have an EE cockerel.