My "pullet" crowed this morning!

[Melaniegil]

So, I posted some pics and checked a couple of weeks ago. I was relieved when you all unanimously said my little easter egger was a pullet! Now, I am doubting again because "she" crowed twice this morning! Posting new pics. Should I change "her" name?

 

[Alexandra33]

You have a cockerel on your hands! Those red shoulder patches are very telling.

~Alex

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Well, though it isn't common... hens can crow and even grow spurs.

I agree with Alex the super dark wing patches... and those thick legs in addition to the crow you heard that is definitely a cockerel.

Do you happen to be able to link us to your post where peeps said pullet? I always like to see if I was one of them. But also what I would have said back them if I wasn't. Great opportunity to test our skill and improve upon it.

 

[Melaniegil]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Well, though it isn't common... hens can crow and even grow spurs.

I agree with Alex the super dark wing patches... and those thick legs in addition to the crow you heard that is definitely a cockerel.

Do you happen to be able to link us to your post where peeps said pullet? I always like to see if I was one of them. But also what I would have said back them if I wasn't. Great opportunity to test our skill and improve upon it.

Thanks so much for weighing in! Here is my post of almost 2 weeks ago.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hen-or-roo.1238658/#post-19877171

 

[JedJackson]

I can see why people said pullet-- the comb is small and pale, and there's just not much to indicate cockerel here. But the shoulders have it, in this case. The fact that they're so much darker than the brown on the rest of the body is indeed telling.

 

[Alexandra33]

I must agree, his comb isn't as pronounced as one would expect. He could simply be a little slower to mature.

Well, though it isn't common... hens can crow and even grow spurs.

It's common in my flock, but then again, I have unusual birds. So far 3 hens with spurs, and 5 to 6 that crow.

~Alex

 

[JedJackson]

I must agree, his comb isn't as pronounced as one would expect. He could simply be a little slower to mature.


It's common in my flock, but then again, I have unusual birds. So far 3 hens with spurs, and 5 to 6 that crow.

~Alex

I think crowing hens might be something that catches on in a flock-- they learn it from each other. Just a guess. Spurs on hens aren't uncommon, though. Luckily most won't attack as some roosters will. Ouch!

 

[Alexandra33]

I think crowing hens might be something that catches on in a flock-- they learn it from each other. Just a guess. Spurs on hens aren't uncommon, though. Luckily most won't attack as some roosters will. Ouch!

Makes sense. Monkey see, monkey do.
I'd believe it, although I've never seen any as large as those on my Sicilian Buttercup. She puts a lot of roosters to shame! Ouch is right....

~Alex

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Thanks so much for weighing in! Here is my post of almost 2 weeks ago.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hen-or-roo.1238658/#post-19877171

I would have said male at 7 weeks according to these pics..

That's actually good size comb for 7 weeks old, the wing color is very dark, and the stance. At least that's what I'd like to think, hind sight is always 20/20. I consider EE to usually be slow to show gender so I might have been reserved.

At 9 weeks, that's pretty good gender reveal age for EE. Having sibling and parent stock photos is always helpful for comparison. Also, when you observe behavior there are a lot of indicators usually that make it easier. Confidence is often mistaken for human friendliness.

What is "her" name now?

So far 3 hens with spurs, and 5 to 6 that crow.

Glad I'm not your neighbor! Do they do it dark and early like roos too or just normal day time stuff?

Definitely monkey see chicken do.

But still... I gotta see a video of them all doing it together. And what do the roosters think about it?!

 

[Melaniegil]

I would have said male at 7 weeks according to these pics..

That's actually good size comb for 7 weeks old, the wing color is very dark, and the stance. At least that's what I'd like to think, hind sight is always 20/20. I consider EE to usually be slow to show gender so I might have been reserved.

At 9 weeks, that's pretty good gender reveal age for EE. Having sibling and parent stock photos is always helpful for comparison. Also, when you observe behavior there are a lot of indicators usually that make it easier. Confidence is often mistaken for human friendliness.

What is "her" name now?

Glad I'm not your neighbor! Do they do it dark and early like roos too or just normal day time stuff?

Definitely monkey see chicken do.

But still... I gotta see a video of them all doing it together. And what do the roosters think about it?!

Thanks so much for the input! Still adjusting to the news! "Her" name was Tilly. Now, I think he will be "Theodore"!