Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

[summerb123]

I know but it had a good example of the uneven pattern

 

[nkiwndrmom]

A bright red comb, regardless of breed, by 8 weeks old, is a sure indicator of a male. Patchy coloring, or deep red through the shoulders is another sure sign. 

So as far as my Australorps do you say Roos?

 

[summerb123]

yes there cockerel

 

[Auntie Moose]

The three row comb is a bit of a myth. A pullet with a proper pea comb will also have three rows. And a cockerel can occasionally
have a single row of peas.

Are you talking about my particular EE, or cockerels in general? My EE is a pullet.

 

[summerb123]

Are you talking about my particular EE, or cockerels in general? My EE is a pullet.

she was talking about this photo

 

[nkiwndrmom]

yes there cockerel

Thank you!

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I'm not very good at distinguishing those.

Once you see them in person it gets easier and you will know when you see them. They look nothing like a pullets.

she was talking about this photo

This photo is a good indication but not 100 percent. Their are exceptions. That's why I say saddle feathers unless it obvious. I have 3 faverolles I got sexed from a hatchery. They are getting a little red in the comb at only 7 weeks. Faverolles can be sexed my color similar to sex links so I know mine are female. I would think Roo if I didn't know better.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I'm not very good at distinguishing those. 

This might help a bit.

 

[windyhawk]

This might help a bit.

Thanks. At what age do the saddle feathers show up on EE's? I have 3 ten weeks olds.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Thanks.  At what age do the saddle feathers show up on EE's?  I have 3 ten weeks olds.  

I don't have a male easter egger so I can't say breed specifically but most cockerels will start showing by 12 weeks. Some earlier and some later. It's the next most sure thing though besides crowing or laying eggs..