My Girls(I hope) approx 25wks

[John Covino]

I bought a bunch of chicks that my sons and I raised for the first time around Easter this year. Some were a week or 2 old to start. They should be laying soon and some are. I am patient but I believe I have some Roos in the coop and need help with gender identification. Any help would be appreciated. Ameraucana

Leghorn

speckled sussex

I have some more photos but my 9year old photographer needs to try again before I upload them. These i thought were decent enough to start for some feedback. Thank you in advance.

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

First one and last one are definitely pullets. Not sure about the middle one though. Very large comb.

 

[John Covino]

First one and last one are definitely pullets. Not sure about the middle one though. Very large comb.

I will get another shot of the Leghorn and upload it. thanks

 

[21hens-incharge]

All girls. Leghorn hens get huge combs too.

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

I will get another shot of the Leghorn and upload it. thanks

You are welcome! Thanks for uploading another photo.

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

All girls. Leghorn hens get huge combs too.

I wasn't sure. The Leghorn looked pullet except for the comb. I agree with pullet!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Hard to see hackle and saddle feathers on white and black birds in pictures for sure. Hers look rounded when I blew the pic up really big.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Your Ameraucana maybe an EE pullet, the Leghorn does have a huge comb/lots of wattle but I don't see any hackle nor saddle feathering so probable pullet & the last looks to be a pullet.

Red comb/wattles + squatting + pelvic bone spread = LAYING

I just (BYC) learned/tried measuring my girls pelvic bone, it's a sure sign! A 2 finger spread is very close to laying. One was a 2 finger spread so opened the nest box, she started laying within a week. She's been laying for a few days now, checked her pelvic bone & it's even wider. Check the rest of the girls but they've got a ways more to go.

 

[sourland]

All are pullets.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Picture 1: Easter egger pullet
Picture 2: Leghorn pullet (close to laying)
Picture 3: Speckled sussex pullet