Let the guesses begin. 20+ weeks

[Justalovely1]

I purchased all of these from my local feed store (except for #2 got this one from a TSC exchange labeled Easter egger). From what I can remember buying, they were labeled as “Naked Neck”, “Olive egger”, “Buff Orpington”, “White/Blue Silkie”, “White Leghorn” and “Cream Legbar”. From what I remember, they also had “Barred Rock”, “Jersey Giants” and a couple others I can’t remember at the moment.

What are your guesses on Breed and Sex? They range from 20 to 24 weeks. Two have started laying so I know those two are hens. #7 is camera shy so we’ll wait the year until we get a crow or egg .

 

[WIchickMama]

1-6 I say are pullets, I am unsure on #7

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Number 6 is a cockerel rest look like pullets

 

[WIchickMama]

#2 is an EE, #3 Naked Neck and #5 leghorn #6 (likely) Buff Orp

 

[WIchickMama]

Number 6 is a cockerel rest look like pullets

Can I ask what makes you think so (for my learning?) I don't see any pointed hackles or saddle feathers. I would think at 20+ weeks they would be there.

 

[Zenzilicious]

1 not sure
2 Looks like an easter egger
3 I would assume... naked neck lol
4 not sure
5 Jersey Giant
6 Buff
7 Silkie maybe mix with Buff?

Thinking 1 is probably a Roo with maaaaybe 4 & 6. Silkies are hard to sex, need to see comb, although its head poof is looking boyish.

I think 2, 3, 5 are pretty safe to be gals.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Can I ask what makes you think so (for my learning?) I don't see any pointed hackles or saddle feathers. I would think at 20+ weeks they would be there.

It looks to have saddles feathers coming in

 

[Justalovely1]

Adding : #1 and #5 are the only ones who don’t squat when petting them.

Here’s another shot of #6 maybe you can see her feathers a tad bit better here?

 

[sourland]

I believe that 6 is a late developing cockerel - Buff Orpingtons tend to be slower at maturing. I also lean cockerel on # 7.

 

[Justalovely1]

I believe that 6 is a late developing cockerel - Buff Orpingtons tend to be slower at maturing. I also lean cockerel on # 7.

Here are two more of this little one. It definitely doesn’t stand up to any of the other chicks. Very passive. #2 is the top of the pecking order and laying pastel green eggs.