Easter egger help needed!

[Klobers]

Hello! This is my 3 month old blue Easter Egger, Buckbeak, from My Pet Chicken. Buckbeak was sexed as a pullet, but I’m not so sure that’s what s/he is. What do you think?

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

I’m gonna say cockerel since it looks like they are starting to get sickle feathers and the comb is pretty red.

 

[Klobers]

I’m gonna say cockerel since it looks like they are starting to get sickle feathers and the comb is pretty red.

That’s what I was afraid of . I’m not allowed to have cockerels where I live...

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

That’s what I was afraid of . I’m not allowed to have cockerels where I live...

If he is in fact a cockerel he could be crowing anytime so just be prepared. Although he could take a while to crow or he could crow tomorrow, cockerels are very unpredictable with when they start to crow.

 

[Vickischics]

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[BuckeyeAmy69]

This is a PULLET. Those aren't sickle feathers, just an incomplete tail: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ail-feathers-in-easter-egger-juveniles.75908/

Hackle feathers are round and comb is appropriate for a pullet.

 

[Klobers]

This is a PULLET. Those aren't sickle feathers, just an incomplete tail: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ail-feathers-in-easter-egger-juveniles.75908/

Hackle feathers are round and comb is appropriate for a pullet.

I really hope you’re right!

 

[Vickischics]

I’m gonna say cockerel since it looks like they are starting to get sickle feathers and the comb is pretty red.

I have to disagree with you because I do not view the feathers as sickle feathers and the comb is the same color as the other pullets behind her in question. I am going to say: PULLET. My EEgers looked the same at that age and they are Pullets laying blue and green color eggs. Just saying.

 

[Vickischics]

I really hope you’re right!

She is.

 

[Klobers]

Hi all, I’m posting an updated photo in the hopes of receiving more responses! Unfortunately, the folks at My Pet Chicken think Buckbeak is a roo, but I’m still holding out hope. Hatch date: June 29.