x2Oh, kiss of doom to have a favorite!It's interesting that where the wing feathers have not come in on #1 is where you might expect to see the red boy feathers coming in. Not sure if there is any connection, but interesting. Can't sex them yet, so still pullets, right? If you can get good straight on close pics of the combs, there might be helpful clues.
I'm going with pullet. By 10 weeks I would be very surprised to not have a redder comb if it was a cockerel. Yes, could be a late bloomer but the odds are more in the pullet favor at this point.I've got some over ten week old EEs, some are clear boys or girls (ALL were sold as pullets from Meyer Hatchery, but we know how that goes) This one really has me confused though- it is a little patchy in coloring, although not as patchy as you would expect in a cockerel- the comb is not red, but it is just a little thicker than a clear "pullet" comb would be. Maybe you folks can help me? It is almost eleven weeks old, sold as an EE pullet from Meyer hatchery. All of these shots are of the same bird.
Here is what is looking like reddish patches to me- but not quite textbook "patches" per say...
Here's one of the better shots of the comb- it's kind of three rows, but not the super puffy three row comb you would typically see on boys. (I have one in this batch that DEFINITELY has that type of comb)
I am assuming that they are the same age. What worries me about #1 is the slower development of feathering. Also, the fan shaped tail looks a lot like mine that turned out to be a roo. My pullets looked more like #2. Indeed, it is a bit early but I would keep an eye on #1. Keep an eye out for pointy spear shaped tail feathers coming in. Post again is 2 weeks!I know it's a little early, but here are my two 4 week old EE's
1) this one is my favorite of all 9 of my chicks, but he/she also seems most curious, confidant and is the protector of the flock, which has me a little worried
2) This one has much more typical girly behavior
It's interesting that where the wing feathers have not come in on #1 is where you might expect to see the red boy feathers coming in. Not sure if there is any connection, but interesting. Can't sex them yet, so still pullets, right? If you can get good straight on close pics of the combs, there might be helpful clues.
The EEs are pullets. You can relax!I love this thread so much I can't stop myself from posting updates.
I'm actually beginning to relax and believe they're girls now
Peach (lighter) & Nova (darker) they're both roughly 8 weeks now.
This one has iridecent feathers coming in, and tail usually sticks way up, which is confusing to me.
Just for fun how about the silver laced wyandotte? This one is a meanie and definately "ruling the roost" and picks on my EE's.
SLW is a solid 9 weeks+
I love this thread so much I can't stop myself from posting updates.
I'm actually beginning to relax and believe they're girls now
Peach (lighter) & Nova (darker) they're both roughly 8 weeks now.
This one has iridecent feathers coming in, and tail usually sticks way up, which is confusing to me.
Just for fun how about the silver laced wyandotte? This one is a meanie and definately "ruling the roost" and picks on my EE's.
SLW is a solid 9 weeks+
The EEs are pullets. You can relax!Wyandotte is also a pullet. I had one. Very ill tempered, nicknamed Grumpus.
Oh, kiss of doom to have a favorite!
