Breed?

[Misskristeen]

I got several pullet chicks from our local tractor supply, 2 of which were Easter eggers. I’m convinced the 2nd is a roo, but now I’m not sure they are Easter eggers. Our previous Easter eggers had the chipmunk cheeks and different coloring. Could this be a speckled Sussex? Maybe I need some education on the term Easter egger? I’ve been reading that it’s a gene, but how do you know if the ones you have will lay the blue eggs? Thank you in advance for any advice and education!
First 4 pictures are of “Friendly Girl” and the last 4 pictures are of the suspected roo. Both were purchased the same day and supposedly the same age. He is much larger and has a larger comb and waddle, legs are bigger, and he’s taller.

 

[fluffycrow]

Speckled Sussex pair

 

[SilverBirds]

Speckled Sussex pair

X2

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

They are Speckled Sussex, first chick pictured is a female, second is male.

 

[Misskristeen]

They are Speckled Sussex, first chick pictured is a female, second is male.

Does this mean she won’t lay blue eggs? I’m bummed, but also excited for the speckled Sussex! I didn’t think of this breed to add to my flock.

 

[Misskristeen]

They are Speckled Sussex, first chick pictured is a female, second is male.

Thank you. I’m bummed. So she definitely won’t lay blue eggs?

 

[fluffycrow]

Definitely no blue eggs.

Not all Easter Eggers lay blue eggs in the first place, but these aren't Easter Eggers

 

[Misskristeen]

Definitely no blue eggs.

Not all Easter Eggers lay blue eggs in the first place, but these aren't Easter Eggers

So sad! Thank you! I was only allowed a certain amount of chickens per my husband this year. This was my shot. Oh well, maybe next year!

 

[fluffycrow]

So sad! Thank you! I was only allowed a certain amount of chickens per my husband this year. This was my shot. Oh well, maybe next year!

Try Crested Cream Legbars next year. They are auto sexing, and lay light blue eggs

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

No blue eggs, but if you are interested in blue eggs, try getting breeds like Cream Legbar, Ameraucana, or Prairie Bluebell Eggers. All great layers and friendly chickens!