Is this a Rooster or a hen??? it was sold to me as a hen pullet....

[NaturalCharm81]

These are my Americanas... Please tell me if any of them look rooster-like... I used to be suspect if the black one, but I reall havent found and pics of a americana rooster..still gotta look that up.

 

[AccentOnHakes]

RIR is a roo.

 

[bloom_ss]

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These ones are not Ameraucanas, but they do look like girls. They are Easter Eggers just like the six I have.

The RIR is definitely a roo though.

 

[drumstick diva]

Definitely a rooster. I can't tell about your others because the picture is too tiny and indistinct.

 

[featherz]

The RIR is a rooster. I have piles of RIR/Production reds and those green shiny feathers are a dead giveaway.

 

[NaturalCharm81]

I thought Easter Eggers and ameracanas were the same..

From the pics listed in the breeds section they look like mine too

 

[NaturalCharm81]

Oooh.. I didn't know that only the males have the green feathers... does that go for any other breed as well??

 

[SilkieBantams]

Yup he's a RIR rooster

 

[bustermommy]

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Some black hens will have a green sheen to their feathers in the sun, but that is a definite rooster tail. He also has the pointy feathers on his neck and the long skinny feathers hanging down the side right in front of his tail.

A lot of people refer to both Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers as the same thing. Ameraucanas are a specific breed; Easter Eggers are a mix, presumably carrying a blue egg gene so that they lay blue or green eggs (but not necessarily, they can still lay brown eggs). It tends to be a sensitive topic, especially with Ameraucana breeders. Hatcheries and feed stores generally do NOT carry true Ameraucanas, but often market their mixes as such.

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[NaturalCharm81]

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Some black hens will have a green sheen to their feathers in the sun, but that is a definite rooster tail. He also has the pointy feathers on his neck and the long skinny feathers hanging down the side right in front of his tail.

A lot of people refer to both Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers as the same thing. Ameraucanas are a specific breed; Easter Eggers are a mix, presumably carrying a blue egg gene so that they lay blue or green eggs (but not necessarily, they can still lay brown eggs). It tends to be a sensitive topic, especially with Ameraucana breeders. Hatcheries and feed stores generally do NOT carry true Ameraucanas, but often market their mixes as such.

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Thanks Hunny!!! I need all the education on this as possible

I sure appreciate all of you all help!!!