EE's : Gender Opinion Please?

[bugglesmommy]

My 2 EE's are almost 4 months old. Neither have crowed but I am not sure of the gender. These are my first EE's.

Parker - Pullet?







Thelma - Roo?

 

[bugglesmommy]

I would VERY much appreciate some quick opinions here. I have a swap meet tomorrow, and if one is a roo, I need to bring him for rehoming.

 

[fuzziecreatures]

I think they are both girls for being 4 months old

 

[bugglesmommy]

I hope they are pullets! I don't want to have to give one up, but I'm not looking to raise that breed. I just want a few blue eggs.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

i would say two pullets

 

[bugglesmommy]

Phew. I was concerned because Themla has always been bigger and has a bit more comb. I don't know what to look for in EE's.

 

[donrae]

Both girls.

 

[bugglesmommy]

Thank you very much everyone! Another question - about when should these ladies start laying?

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Probably any time now since they are 4 months. My EEs didnt start laying until 11 months, but I have only ever heard of one other person that had EEs take that long to lay. They are usually pretty good layers. I dont know if it is true or not, because I never really pay attention before mine started laying. But aperantley before they are going to start laying there comb and wattles will turn more red.