Momma Hen

[Joleneruth]

Hello there, I was curious on when a Momma hen will sepesepa from her chicks they're about 11 weeks old. She isn't showing any signs of wanting to be away from them. Also, would the be showing signs of being a rooster yet? These pictures are from a couple weeks ago. Bonus if you know what kind they are I know one is mixed with Rhode Island Red and either an ameriauna or Easter egger.

 

[wleigh1021]

I can yell at 6 weeks old from the comb color and size. Those look like females. At 11 weeks you might be able to see if they have saddle feathers coming in. Easter egger should have grey legs.

 

[Sagenovese]

Looks like girls to me, too. Very pretty!

 

[Joleneruth]

I can yell at 6 weeks old from the comb color and size. Those look like females. At 11 weeks you might be able to see if they have saddle feathers coming in. Easter egger should have grey legs.

I think the do have saddle feathers.

 

[aart]

Pullets... 11 weeks a bit too soon for saddle/hackle feathers.