HELP! 8 week old Easter Egger pullet maybe -- thought was hen, could be rooster?

[chickldymachias]

Hey all,

I got 3 easter eggers, nearly 8 weeks ago. 2 look nearly identical, this one (Stella) is completely different color and has a different comb. She is sweet, loving and gentle and our cherished bird. Is she a pullet? Is she an EE or different breed? here are pictures of her below

 

[StarLover21]

Definitally an EE, definitally a roo. 100000%! Classic roo coloring for an EE- they are commonly black and white, the red on the shoulders is also a dead givaway. Also big fat red comb!

 

[chickldymachias]

Really? I saw a few EE pics online of some pullets that look like this? Ugggghhh. My heart is breaking

 

[akcountrygrrl]

Yep, sorry, that is a cockerel. The large red comb, the uneven color pattern, and random deep red splotches over the back and wings all point to roo.

 

[hdowden]

yes that is a cockerel

 

[donrae]

There are black and white easter egger pullets with similar coloring, but if you look at enough pics you can see the difference in the color patterns. Plus, red on the wing is always a boy. That red will most likely spread out and he'll be a very pretty multi-colored roo.

 

[chickldymachias]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the response!

 

[chickldymachias]

Does uneven coloring and red on the wings of all breeds usually point to roo?

 

[hdowden]

for the most part its that deep mahogany red on the wing bow that indicates an ee cockerel (if i remember right)...for other breeds im not sure maybe

 

[LILCHIKBIGCHIK]

I wouldn't get rid of "him" till he crows though. My neighbor has Easter Eggers and if she would of listened to everyone that they were roosters she'd be chicken less

Does uneven coloring and red on the wings of all breeds usually point to roo?