I'm not liking those tail feathers...

[RoseyBK]

I'm thinking Alice is a He with those tail feathers. What do you think? He/She is a Silver laced wyandotte. Just shy of 4 months. First time keeping chickens and our 9 other hens don't look like this. We can't keep roosters.

 

[LRH97]

I'm not seeing much on the tail feathers, but the lacing does look to get finer in the saddle area although feathers look rounded from what I can tell. A picture of the head would help if possible!

 

[Aunt Angus]

I have an Orp who has long tail feathers like that, and SHE lays every day and is a great mama! I agree with @LRH97 . A pic of Alice's head would help.

You'll know for sure once you hear crowing - haha! You should hear it soon if she is a he. 4 months old is when you can expect it.

 

[Cyprus]

That's a female

 

[keesmom]

Pullet.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

The lacing says pullet. She's in partial molt, making one or two of her tail feathers stand out and appear longer than the rest. But she's still an Alice.

 

[cstephens1987]

Not seeing any cockerel signs

 

[21hens-incharge]

That color pattern is female specific.

It's ok! That's a girl!

 

[TwoShepherds]

That color pattern is female specific.

It's ok! That's a girl!

What is the female specific color pattern, if you have the time, and don't mind sharing? I'm new to chickens since May and am trying to learn all I can. I have two SLWs in my little flock that look similar.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Tail feathers themselves look pretty rounded, im thinking pullet.