Mystery half solved

[Love My Chickies]

I've been wondering about the sex and breeds of my 4 chicks, now about 9-10 weeks old I believe. Still no idea of breeds, but the first one has been crowing, and the second one (the frizzle) just began crowing today. Now waiting to see about the last two.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

The black one is a pullet and the last one looks like an EE, cockerel.

 

[Tonyroo]

I agree with the same. Interesting looking birds you have there.

 

[Love My Chickies]

The black one is a pullet and the last one looks like an EE, cockerel.

Really? I haven't seen any saddle feathers so was hoping for a pullet.

 

[Tonyroo]

Most potential roosters develop deeper colors, and most have a trait that gives them a dark red band on there wings. Other than redder combs, there posture, feather shape, bigger legs.

 

[cherrynberry]

The black one is a pullet and the last one looks like an EE, cockerel.

Agreed

 

[Love My Chickies]

If the tiny black one is the only pullet, I'm screwed! I know she can't be with 3 roosters, but is it okay for a small hen to be with a much larger rooster? Btw, I also just bought 4 more sexed pullets, but they are only a week old, so it will be a while before they can join the party.

 

[Painted Calls]

The tiny black one is your only pullet. I personally wouldn't put a small pullet in with a large rooster. That's just asking for her to get crushed.