Crowing Araucana Pullet, HELP!!!

[ClairedeLune]

I agree, it looks like a roo to me. To modify the old statement, "If it LOOKS like a roo and SOUNDS like a roo, it probably IS a roo." I hope you don't have to give away Stella.

--ClairedeLune

 

[The Zoo]

Don't do anything drastic until you're certain!
I think it's too easy to jump to conclusions.

I would think you'd be able to rehome him if he turns out to be a him. He's lovely!

 

[BirdBrained]

Looks like a roo, sorry.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

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It is pretty certain if he is Crowing, has Pointed Hackle and saddle feathers, and a Pointed Tail, Plus a Rooster-ish Comb. IMHO

I do agree that he has GREAT coloring though.

 

[ranchhand]

99% sure you have a very handsome EE rooster. Bummer for you, but someone will be delighted to give him a home if you run an ad on Craig's List.

And

from South Carolina!

ETA: I know you only asked about Stella, but I have to say that after reviewing the pics several times, you might have 3 roos in there. I really hope I'm wrong!

 

[bryan8]

Roo !

 

[Mollyb]

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WHAT?????!!!! I really, really, really hope you are wrong too!!! I thought I was getting pullets. Is is really that hard to sex them???? This just only adds to my confusion, having never raised chickens before. Is the only sure-fire way to tell if you have a hen when the eggs show up????

I am super bummed right now.

 

[The Zoo]

This is why I say wait. Don't get too sad yet. Time will tell.
What was the 'crowing' noise like? One of my hens (who is definitely a hen) just made a crowingish noise. I ran outside to see who it was and it was definitely Over.

 

[ke_ben]

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WHAT?????!!!! I really, really, really hope you are wrong too!!! I thought I was getting pullets. Is is really that hard to sex them???? This just only adds to my confusion, having never raised chickens before. Is the only sure-fire way to tell if you have a hen when the eggs show up????

I am super bummed right now.

Yes, if they lay an egg, you know you have a hen! I have to agree with ranchhand,

especially on the black one (nice red wattles), but I'm hoping for you anyway. Sorry, and good luck.

 

[ranchhand]

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