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.

 

[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.

 

[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?

 

[HomesteadnMama]

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

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.