Can someone help identify my pullets as possible roosters at 5 weeks old?

[Rainy78]

Hello! We are first time chicken owners of 5 beautiful EE's and 1 buff. They are almost 6 weeks old and was wondering if anyone can tell if the pics I'm attaching are roosters? We aren't allowed to have them in our city--and would need to find them homes if they are. Any advice is most welcomed. Thanks!

 

[iwiw60]

From what I can see, they look like hens to me!

 

[Rainy78]

Here are better pics of the entire crew!

 

[iwiw60]

Yes, my best guess is they are hens! Good luck to you!

 

[donrae]

Here are better pics of the entire crew!

Keep an eye on this bird, the reddish patches on the wings usually signals male.



female


female


female on the left, possible male on the right

this is the one that really concerns me for being male. See how the legs are so much thicker? It's also a common color and pattern for roosters. If it starts getting reddish color on the wing, you'll know it's male. In the shots above, it also looks to have redder comb. I can't see the rows on it, a row of three on a pea comb usually means rooster.

 

[winteree]

I would suggest checking the vent They look like hens but watch for the comb and tail feather growth as what i have read roosters grow these bigger then females comb and tail feathers most of the time but don't fret. We aren't allowed roosters here ether but it doesn't stop my next door neighbor and she has had those roosters for several years without incident. I think as long as it doesn't bother your neighbors it should be fine.

 

[Rainy78]

Thank you for the information! After I read your reply, my husband and I went down to further examine them.The one with the reddish patches "Cruella" are a more distinct comb--Husband said he saw 4 in a row. The black and white "Ruby" has no distinct comb. It is funny you mentioned those two because they are the two we've been wondering about. Cruella was in "time out" for hurting Ruby really bad. I had them both separated for a few days. I put Ruby back in which was peaceful and then I added the "Bully" back and he/she was a little better. Ruby is always perching on high things and Cruella is always pecking all the other hens. I am very very fond of Ruby so I'm really hoping she's a hen! I'll take more pics in a week or so to see if there are any other changes. Thanks so much again for your insight--it's always very much appreciated

 

[Rainy78]

Thank you for the information! After I read your reply, my husband and I went down to further examine them.The one with the reddish patches "Cruella" are a more distinct comb--Husband said he saw 4 in a row. The black and white "Ruby" has no distinct comb. It is funny you mentioned those two because they are the two we've been wondering about. Cruella was in "time out" for hurting Ruby really bad. I had them both separated for a few days. I put Ruby back in which was peaceful and then I added the "Bully" back and he/she was a little better. Ruby is always perching on high things and Cruella is always pecking all the other hens. I am very very fond of Ruby so I'm really hoping she's a hen! I'll take more pics in a week or so to see if there are any other changes. Thanks so much again for your insight--it's always very much appreciated

 

[Rainy78]

Okay, I'm going to post a couple of new pics of the two "Suspects"...What are your thoughts?

 

[FVRM]

Okay, I'm going to post a couple of new pics of the two "Suspects"...What are your thoughts?

the red and white is definitely a boy. the black and white may be a girl