Identification help, Please.

[RtSixtySixChix]

These were a surprise gift from my BIL. The little one, he slipped in with my flock while I was sleeping. And when he found I had put her in this dog crate until she's a wee bit bigger, he brought her(?) older hatch mate to keep her company. He said they were Aracauna but I don't think so.

Thanks folks! ~MT

 

[Lothiriel]

Possibly Easter Eggers? It looks like they have greenish legs. Definitely not Araucana or Ameraucana.

 

[RtSixtySixChix]

Yes, you're right. Their legs are greenish looking. Good eye!

 

[debid]

So, is this how a person unloads their unwanted cockerels? Go under cover of darkness and pop them in with an existing flock?

I hope that both are girls but the small one looks iffy to me. And yes, they look very much like Easter Eggers.

 

[RtSixtySixChix]

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I know! but because he is the owner of the property, he gives and TAKES as he sees fit. It's a bit unnerving at times...but I darest not say anymore...

How can you tell at this young age if they are cockerels or hens?

thanks
~MT

 

[debid]

Quote:
I know! but because he is the owner of the property, he gives and TAKES as he sees fit. It's a bit unnerving at times...but I darest not say anymore...

How can you tell at this young age if they are cockerels or hens?

thanks
~MT

Well, sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. I just said it looks iffy because the patterning is a bit splotchy. If any dark red-brown starts showing up in the wing bows or back, you'll know it's a boy.

 

[PioneerPrincess]

Try looking to see if they have one- or three-row combs. I've read that if an EE has a three-row pea comb, it is probably a male and if it has a one- row pea comb, it is a female. I found it to be correct with our two EE's; although, it would help if I had more experience to see if it were truly dependable. I hope this helps and those are gorgeous birds!