Chicken breed and gender

[Moollyb]

Hello!

I have 2 chickens that are now about 11 weeks old. One is a buff orpington and the other I was told is an Ameruacana. Wanted to get the opinions from the group to see if you think it is an Ameruacana vs Easter Egger. Also, pullets vs cockerels? Especially interested in the Ameruacana which is why the pictures focus on her. And how can you tell?

Thanks!

 

[Cyprus]

Buff Orpington: Pullet
Ameraucana: Cockerel

I can tell with the BO because of the small comb and lack of waddle development as well as smooth hackle feathers.
The Ameraucana looks like a cockerel to me because it has a pretty large comb for 11 weeks. I also see pointed hackle feathers which are more indicative of the bird being a male at the age.

 

[Sneebsey]

I'd say pullet for both. It looks like the EE is developing a salmon breast, whilst a male would have a black one if he had the colour genes she has. I would also expect to see red across the back in a male.

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Youre correct in that is is an easter egger...also a cockerel, all of whst cyprus saidx2

 

[sourland]

Easter Egger is a pullet - female specific coloring as @Sneebsey has noted. Buff orpington is also a pullet. Good luck with them.

 

[drumstick diva]

Both are pullets

 

[Gray Farms]

Both are pullets, Buff Orpington and Easter Egger

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Buff Orpington Pullet
Easter Egger (really need to see a front comb pic for gender)

Some helpful info:
Unless chicks/birds are labeled as Ameraucana (note the spelling) and a specific color, they are Easter Eggers. A lot of hatcheries, And people that don't know anything, label them as Americana, Araucana, etc. be careful though, as Araucanas are an actual breed. They are tailless, and have big ear tufts. They also should be specified as a specific color.

How I can sex your chickies:
Any chicks from approx. 6-8 weeks old, to about 16-18 weeks, that has large and red comb or wattles, is a cockerel. At around 12 weeks, male specific feathering will come in. Pointy saddle, hackle, and sickle feathers.
If you feel the comb is tricking you, wait till 12 weeks, because feathering is no liar.