I think I have all pullets, but

[Danismex]

I think I have all pullets, but these 2 are looking kinda funny to me... Can you tell me if these 2 are pullets and the type of bird they are?

 

[Pigeony]

How old? The crested bird would be at point-of-lay if it's female, which it does look to be, which means eggs are soon to come. But knowing age would confirm or deny that. Same with the Speckled Sussex, my opinion depends on the bird's age. But without knowing age, I am leaning pullet on both.

 

[Danismex]

I think I have all pullets, but these 2 are looking kinda funny to me... Can you tell me if these 2 are pullets and the type of bird they are?View attachment 4205489View attachment 4205491View attachment 4205492View attachment 4205490View attachment 4205494View attachment 4205493

How old? The crested bird would be at point-of-lay if it's female, which it does look to be, which means eggs are soon to come. But knowing age would confirm or deny that. Same with the Speckled Sussex, my opinion depends on the bird's age. But without knowing age, I am leaning pullet on both.

I got them in April towards the end of the month. They were a day old around the 28th. We are anxiously waiting eggs. So you think soon?

 

[AinaWGSD]

Age? Male specific feathering doesn't start coming in until around 12 weeks so you can't use feather shape before 12Unless they're about 16 weeks or so I'd say male. The crested one for sure has a red enough comb and wattles its either a cockerel or a pullet that will be laying any day now.

 

[Danismex]

Age? Male specific feathering doesn't start coming in until around 12 weeks so you can't use feather shape before 12Unless they're about 16 weeks or so I'd say male. The crested one for sure has a red enough comb and wattles its either a cockerel or a pullet that will be laying any day now.

I got them April 28th as day old...they are 16 weeks..none laying yet

 

[Pigeony]

I got them April 28th as day old...they are 16 weeks..none laying yet

At 16 weeks, I think both are faster-maturing pullets. The crested one will definitely lay soon by the looks of her

 

[Pigeony]

I got them April 28th as day old...they are 16 weeks..none laying yet

I will say that the Speckled Sussex looks a bit unhealthy featherwise...I would keep an eye on it. I would expect more comb from a 4 month old male though, so I do still think female.

 

[AinaWGSD]

At 16 weeks I would be very surprised if they were not both female.

 

[Danismex]

I will say that the Speckled Sussex looks a bit unhealthy featherwise...I would keep an eye on it. I would expect more comb from a 4 month old male though, so I do still think female.

I feed them hen house reserve, have oyster shells in the coop along with pecking block. I give them scratch once a week for fun, and they eat oats out of my hand once a week...what else should I do?