Can someone tell me what gender my 10 wk. old chicks are?

[kathrync]

I have 6 chicks that are supposed to be females. But, I'm starting to think a couple of them might be roosters

These two are both Rhode Island Reds. The one in the back grew faster than the other and is larger, but I don't know if that is a characteristic of males.



These two are California White Leghorns. Are their tail feathers supposed to be that long and straight??



My Easter Egger is my primary concern. It has a dark red, thick comb and what looks like a greenish tail feather. I read in a previous posting about EE's feather colors, but I'm not sure how my bird fits in. It has a mostly brown chest and a mix of black and brown in the neck. Any ideas?







I have a full grown female EE that has similar coloring, but her neck and head are all black. And the brown in her shoulders is lighter and not as red.

 

[pa2chitown]

EE come in all colors, and looks like a nice pullet to me.
Your leghorns are my concern. Im sure you'll get some expert advice shortly.

 

[donrae]

You're right to be concerned about your EE, that's a cockerel.

Everyone else is a pullet.

 

[pa2chitown]

Yeah, you are probably right. Too many shiney feathers. ...just doesnt look tall, lean, or erect enough?
This is my hen, her comb is similar...but she is 2-3 yrs.

 

[kathrync]

Blast! I'm glad you think the others are pullets, though. The bigger RR concerns me a little because of the pointy-looking neck feathers. But I don't see any other male characteristics, so keeping my fingers crossed!

The farm I bought them from has a sexed guarantee, so I could replace the EE with a pullet at no charge. Although, I hate trying to intergrate older birds together.

 

[keesmom]

You're right to be concerned about your EE, that's a cockerel.

Everyone else is a pullet.

Ditto.

 

[Free Feather]

The EE looks questionable, but the rest are all girls.

 

[BantamLover21]

The Easter Egger looks like your only cockerel to me.

 

[drumstick diva]

agreed

 

[Michael OShay]

You're right to be concerned about your EE, that's a cockerel.

Everyone else is a pullet.

X2 on donrae's post. o)