Male or Female???

[bubba42511]

I bought 2 chicks at Rural King and the guy said they were both Female Anconas. They both look very different from each other so I am starting to doubt they are both Anconas. One I think may even be a male. Take a look at the pictures and any input would be appreciated.

 

[Griffinsong]

That is a cockerel, and it's a mixed breed. Easter Egger type.

did they tell you Ancona or Americauna?

Easter Eggers are very often sold as Americaunas.[sometimes are Araucanas]

Anconas are small, slender mediterranean type chickens, so it is more likely they meant 'Americauna'.

 

[bubba42511]

I was pretty sure the guy said Ancona, but I guess I could have heard him wrong. I think the thing I am more concerned about more than breed is sex.

 

[Griffinsong]

It looks male, sorry.

 

[Nathan1234]

Can anyone tell me if this chick is a roo or pullet? We bought it at a chicken swap. They said it was a pullet. I am starting to think its a roo. Also it's half rir and half ameraucana. Is there a way to know if it has the blue egg gene?

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[bubba42511]

Is there certain things to look for that one can tell for sure? I did notice that if I pick up one of the other chickens I have been pecked by it. I read that roosters are protective of the flock.

 

[Griffinsong]

If there is any crowing that is a good indicator. Hens/pullets do sometimes crow but not usually before they are of laying age.

If there is any red [red-brown] color in the wings that is a rooster confirmation on whitish easter eggers like that.

That protective behavior can be an indication as well, though not 100%.

The large red comb is also an indicator, though it is a pea comb so it does not get as big as a single comb. [pea comb genes basically 'stunt' the comb and wattles so you get one fat little comb instead of a tall, big one] The red is a good sign of rooness for anything below about 4 months. After about 4 months pullets can have a red comb as well, because they are getting ready to lay

 

[donrae]

I was pretty sure the guy said Ancona, but I guess I could have heard him wrong. I think the thing I am more concerned about more than breed is sex.

It was likely sold as an Aracauna. that and Ancona are pretty darn close, but the birds themselves are quite different. Since you have an Easter egger cockerel, they're often advertised as Aracaunas.