Hazel might be Hank

[Melissa67137]

First let me say I know it is a bit early to know 100% but the older my first 2 Easter Egger chicks get the more I think the dark one I named Hazel may be a Hank. These 2 chicks are around 9 or 10 weeks. I got them at my local Orschlen's.

Seems 'Hazel' is getting a more and more bright red and pronounced comb than it's hatchmate Gladys. Second it seems to strut more up right. It has a bit more of an in your face attitude and protective of it's hatchmate. It's feathers seem a little more pointy than curved like it's hatchmate and my old hen. It's tail feathers seem to be a little longer and starting to bend over like most roosters I have seen....along with getting some very iridescently shiny tail feathers when the light is just right. And it seems to be quite a bit larger in over all size than Gladys.

Below are some pictures of Hazel(dark chick) and Gladys(cream & grey chick).......what do you all think? Is it a Hazel or a Hank? As they get old enough to truly know I will let ya all know. If it is a Hank I will be rehoming as I do not want nor need a rooster.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Hank

 

[Battlepants]

Gladys, I'm fairly sure you named that one right (pullet)

Hazel/Hank, I don't see any saddle feathers yet, but we might be slightly too young for that. Could we get a picture of the under-beak/neck? Curious about the wattle development.

 

[Painted Calls]

100% Hank.

Gladys is a pretty pullet.

 

[Melissa67137]

Gladys, I'm fairly sure you named that one right (pullet)

Hazel/Hank, I don't see any saddle feathers yet, but we might be slightly too young for that. Could we get a picture of the under-beak/neck? Curious about the wattle development.

Whew that wasn't easy. This chick puts up one helluva fight when trying to catch it.

Plus my other 2 new chicks had somehow gotten out of their wire nursey crate though it is lined part way up with hardware cloth....that was a real rodeo to catch them in the run. The older chicks and babies are ok together but don't trust the older hen with baby babies.

 

[Melissa67137]

100% Hank.

Gladys is a pretty pullet.

Thanks. She almost bit the dust a couple weeks ago when my old hen tried to brain her!!! Whoe back of her head was pecked to the bone....but as ya see she has healed well and is back to normal.

 

[Painted Calls]

Whew that wasn't easy. This chick puts up one helluva fight when trying to catch it.

Plus my other 2 new chicks had somehow gotten out of their wire nursey crate though it is lined part way up with hardware cloth....that was a real rodeo to catch them in the run. The older chicks and babies are ok together but don't trust the older hen with baby babies.

He won't have wattles - he is bearded. Bless him you can see he put up a fight.

 

[Battlepants]

He won't have wattles - he is bearded. Bless him you can see he put up a fight.

I was not aware that bearded roos don't get wattles. I have learned something today. Thank you.

 

[Painted Calls]

I was not aware that bearded roos don't get wattles. I have learned something today. Thank you.

Glad I could help your brain grow! I love learning new things.

 

[sourland]

Hank it is and Gladys too.