Easter Egger chicks 8 weeks old- pullets?

[JaimeP]

Hi everyone I know it’s still a bit early (not sure for EE’s-this is my first time with them), but I love hearing the guesses. I’m leaning toward both pullets, but can’t wait to hear from the experts! One gas a raised comb and the other has a pea comb. They don’t exactly look like the EE’s I was researching, but I love them just the same! Meet Raven and Olive! Thanks in advance for your responses!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

The first one is looking like a pullet so far, not so sure on the second one. They're ayam cemani mixes, not EEs.

 

[AltonaAcres]

They both look like hens to me. Congrats! Keep an eye on their saddle feathers, which will grow long and pointy if they are males.

 

[JaimeP]

The first one is looking like a pullet so far, not so sure on the second one. They're ayam cemani mixes, not EEs.

So the man lied to me? Fabulous

 

[AltonaAcres]

Yes, definitely not EE's.

 

[AltonaAcres]

Ayam Cemani's are very expensive when purebred though! They could be silkie mixes too, due to the comb and skin color. We have one that looks almost identical to the second one.

 

[JaimeP]

Yes, definitely not EE's.

I’m so upset, I kept thinking they didn’t look like the Easter Eggers I had seen

 

[AltonaAcres]

Sometimes people sell mutts as EEs.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

While they may not have the appearance of the "traditional" Easter egger,(green legs, beard) it is important to note that there is actually no set of characteristics that are specific to birds that are Easter eggers. East eggers can be derived from many different genetic crossings and so there is no set of characteristics that 1 should or should not have. Nor is there any way to tell whether or not these are in fact Easter Eggers until they lay. Interestingly enough AC could very well be used in an Easter egg or crossing....melanistic crosses are gaining popularity with out crosses being made to have mechanized birds producing various egg colors, appearances, etc

 

[JaimeP]

Sometimes people sell mutts as EEs.

I’m so upset! He will be getting a call from me!