Is it a rooster or hen? Or is it too early to tell?

[3chickapoos]

I am new to raising chickens and have researched so much that now I am more confused. We are hoping for hens but think one of them is a rooster... can anyone help? They are 12 weeks so it might be too early. I have a black Australorp, Rhode Island Red, and an ameraucana chicken (this is the one we think is a rooster). Thanks!

 

[Silviaschicks]

the ameraucana is a roo

 

[CanadaEh]

the ameraucana is definitely a roo - check out the saddle back feathers

 

[3chickapoos]

Oh no! He is my favorite but it would be hard to keep him because of the crowing in our neighborhood... do you know of any solutions? do all roosters crow?

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Oh no! He is my favorite but it would be hard to keep him because of the crowing in our neighborhood... do you know of any solutions? do all roosters crow?

Yes. All roosters crow. Some are quieter than others, it depends on the bird. You should check and see if you can own roosters where you live and then go from there.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I see rounded saddle feathers. The patterning is a bit misleading but they ARE rounded.

I see only females in the lineup.

 

[3chickapoos]

I see rounded saddle feathers. The patterning is a bit misleading but they ARE rounded.

I see only females in the lineup.

oh my gosh that’s great! I’m sooo attached to all of them...

 

[Painted Calls]

I see rounded saddle feathers. The patterning is a bit misleading but they ARE rounded.

I see only females in the lineup.

X 2 - Nothing about the combs/wattles look cockerel.

Male specific saddle feathers don't come in until 3-4 months.

 

[keesmom]

All 3 are pullets.

 

[chickenE]

All girls and I agree with @21hens-incharge and @Overo Mare

I think your ameraucana is an Easter Egger. They seem to sometimes have a more “rooster like” upright posture.

Lovely birds!