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

[minihorse927]

Hi All, I "adopted" what was believed to be a light brahma x buff orpington mixed pullet about three months ago. I believe this bird is about 6-7 months old now, and I started to notice some pluming of the tail feathers and some rather sharp saddle feathers recently. If the cross is legit, I'm kind of surprised at the result, beyond the size of the chicken, which is about 30% larger than anything else I own! Coloration and fluffiness seems consistent with Lt Brahma, but no leg feathering at all. There hasn't been any crowing, so I've still got hope in my heart for a gal! Sweety of a bird that finally realized it's a monster compared to the others and doesn't need to be afraid of them. Anyone have any thoughts on breed and sex? Group pic is the gang around the time I got this one, and the single is recent. MUCH bigger chicken now!

he is 100% cockerel. He has saddle feathers

 

[lilmillefleur]

It's a roo, isn't it?

yes, sorry

 

[Honora]

so they are 11 weeks. I would say your black is a pullet. Get some better pics of the splash as it is suspicious looking. Orpingtons are slower to develop than some of the other breeds and cockerels can hide for long times.

I'll try, thanks!

 

[ARK2016]

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[TheKindaFarmGal]

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Full body shots of them standing in natural lighting, please. Also, how old are they? They look a little young for us to give an accurate gender, but we can try. Early bloomers can be spotted at a young age.

 

[mtracy]

Hi there,

I have 5 chickens and i am not sure the sex or breed of all. One is attempting to crow in the mornings, but hides it from me EE1 and unknown5 fight often. I found unknown 5 on the roof yesterday, guess my new fence wasn't tall enough. Anyways, appreciate the help!

EE 1. 5/11/16


EE 2. 4/16


RIR 3. 4/16


RIR 4. 4/16



?5. 4/16.

 

[junebuggena]

Hi there,

I have 5 chickens and i am not sure the sex or breed of all. One is attempting to crow in the mornings, but hides it from me EE1 and unknown5 fight often. I found unknown 5 on the roof yesterday, guess my new fence wasn't tall enough. Anyways, appreciate the help!

EE 1. 5/11/16


EE 2. 4/16


RIR 3. 4/16


RIR 4. 4/16



?5. 4/16.

#2 is a Welsummer
#3 and #4 are red sexlinks
#5 is a Glod Laced Wyandotte
All are female.

 

[mtracy]

Thank you so much! Good to know the breed and genders

 

[babyjane]

Sunny.... Roo or pullet?

 

[babyjane]

Rodgy Roo or pullet?