Gender and Breed help.

[HomesteadnMama]

Hello I was given these four pullets. Im now thinking one is a cockerel. I believe the two black ones are Ameraucanas and pullets, the beige one a Bantham? Pullet and the larger brown one I'm not sure at all. I would really appreciate any input anyone can offer. Thank you in advance.

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

He is definitely a cockerel he started crowing this morning. Now to figure out where I go from here.

I agree with the rest...all are EE, one cockerel & three pullets. Can you not keep roosters where you are?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

I could definitely keep him, we living out in the country. My concern is I am very new and originally only wanted four pullets to start ( for my comfort) I purchased a 4x6 Quaker Style Coop and built a 16x16 run. My understanding is that there should be a ratio of 1 Cockerel for 8 Pullets. I don't believe my coop would house another 5 pullets.

The ideal number of hens for one rooster is about 7-10 (I know, I have too many roos

). You have three pullets for one cockerel right now. That is probably ok for the time being. If you can, maybe you could get one or two more hens but you don't need eight to keep him happy.

 

[Pyxis]

I agree that you have one cockerel, and they all appear to be easter eggers.

 

[HomesteadnMama]

Thank you. I really wasn't sure and the people that gave them to me weren't exactly sure of the breeds

 

[beccaWA]

The black ones could be Australorps. (pullets)

 

[Pyxis]

The black ones could be Australorps. (pullets)

Per the pictures they have muffs and pea combs, so they actually couldn't be

 

[DuckGirl77]

I agree that you have one cockerel, and they all appear to be easter eggers.

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[HomesteadnMama]

He is definitely a cockerel he started crowing this morning. Now to figure out where I go from here.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I agree that you have one cockerel, and they all appear to be easter eggers.

Agreed!

The black ones could be Australorps. (pullets)

Australorps are single combed and have wattles -- these birds are pea combed and have bearding/muffs -- when identifying breeds it's important to consider all characteristics.