Do you still think pullet?

[leighks]

About 2 weeks ago I posted pics of my EE Ivy, and all who responded said pullet. Well here she is at almost 10 weeks old, wondering if people still say pullet? Her comb sometimes looks more orange than red, but I’ve never had EE chicks before, and her feathers seem rounded- but she has red patches on shoulders (among other places on her back, so maybe it’s just her coloring). Thanks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

About 2 weeks ago I posted pics of my EE Ivy, and all who responded said pullet. Well here she is at almost 10 weeks old, wondering if people still say pullet? Her comb sometimes looks more orange than red, but I’ve never had EE chicks before, and her feathers seem rounded- but she has red patches on shoulders (among other places on her back, so maybe it’s just her coloring). Thanks!View attachment 2761983View attachment 2761984View attachment 2761986View attachment 2761987View attachment 2761990

Cockerel.

 

[Silkie Princess]

Yes, it does look like a Cockrell

 

[leighks]

@MysteryChicken @Silkie Princess since I’m still new to this breed, can you tell me why you say cockerel? Because of the comb color? Thanks, I’m still learning!

 

[leighks]

About 2 weeks ago I posted pics of my EE Ivy, and all who responded said pullet. Well here she is at almost 10 weeks old, wondering if people still say pullet? Her comb sometimes looks more orange than red, but I’ve never had EE chicks before, and her feathers seem rounded- but she has red patches on shoulders (among other places on her back, so maybe it’s just her coloring). Thanks!View attachment 2761983View attachment 2761984View attachment 2761986View attachment 2761987View attachment 2761990

PS- previous thread and pics from a few weeks ago are on a post called: Ivy or Ivan?

 

[Silkie Princess]

@MysteryChicken @Silkie Princess since I’m still new to this breed, can you tell me why you say cockerel? Because of the comb color? Thanks, I’m still learning!

The curved tail feathers are a sign you have a rooster.

 

[Silkie Princess]

Also if he holds his body in a more upright position it's a clear sign you have a roo. Usually, the roosters' comb grows faster than hens combs.

 

[Tonyroo]

When the wing feathers set in at that age or older, cockerels usually bare the burgundy red marking on there wings. Like the one in my picture.

 

[MysteryChicken]

@MysteryChicken @Silkie Princess since I’m still new to this breed, can you tell me why you say cockerel? Because of the comb color? Thanks, I’m still learning!

He has a large red comb, red shoulder patches coming in, & the evidence of saddles starting to grow in.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Also if he holds his body in a more upright position it's a clear sign you have a roo. Usually, the roosters' comb grows faster than hens combs.

Not always true about posture.
These are pullets. These are older pictures.

Also the comb thing isn't always true. I had a couple single combed Easter Eggers that had tricked me due to comb growth rate, both were girls.