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

[The Hendaddy]

That is a Gold Laced Wyandotte cockerel.
This is an Easter Egger pullet.

Thank you for your quick reply. Now I have to find out what to do with a roo lol. Always had hens. First time with a cockeral. Thanks again.

 

[ilovechickens34]

The first chick is a Silkie mix. No Brahma in that bird at all. And it's a cockerel. The other two are also cockerels.

We actually bred him, so we know what's he's mixed with

but thank you. He's a Brahma/Silkie.

 

[junebuggena]

It has a single comb. The Brahma has a pea comb, which is dominant over a single comb. Silkies have walnut combs, which is also dominant over single comb. Either you are mistaken on the parentage, or the parents are mixed instead of purebred.

 

[kyleigh]

The three colored ones are americauna and the black ones are Cucko marans. I believe one of the marans are a rooster, but am not sure about the others. They are 5 weeks old

 

[junebuggena]

The three colored ones are americauna and the black ones are Cucko marans. I believe one of the marans are a rooster, but am not sure about the others. They are 5 weeks old

All pullets. The Ameraucana are actually Easter Eggers.

 

[grainone]

Thank you!

 

[kyleigh]

All pullets. The Ameraucana are actually Easter Eggers.

Thank you! What's is the difference between Americaunas and Easter eggers? And how can you tell the difference?

 

[junebuggena]

Ameraucana are a recognized breed, with a specific set of traits that they have been selectively bred for. They only have a few specific color varieties, and only lay blue eggs. You know what you are getting. Easter Eggers have not been selectively bred for anything in particular. There are no guarantees with Easter Eggers.
Easter Eggers were the foundation for the Ameraucana recognized breed. Before the breed was recognized by the American Poultry Association, Easter Eggers were commonly called Ameraucana, the term Easter Egger was a nickname. Hatcheries and some breeders just didn't bother to change their marketing and labeling to reflect the recognition of the Ameraucana breed. This is why some hatcheries are still selling their Easter Eggers as Ameraucana.

 

[windyhawk]

White Rock pullet.

Thank you so much! I have 5 of these same chickies & this one has the largest comb so if it is a pullet, all 5 should be. Two of them are very sweet and like to be picked up and petted.

My EE turned out to be a cockerel so really happy that these are all pullets. And glad to know they are 'White Rock' in case I want more eventually.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I tried to get a good picture of the head. I hope this one is ok. Thank you once again for your help!

I have 2 female Ameracaunas that have a comb like that. Could be a hen.