Olive Egger Gender

[emcook]

Total newbie here hoping to determine this 5 week old olive eggers gender. I’m thinking roo, as that comb is awfully pink, but I want to hear what others who actually know what they are talking about think. I can’t keep roosters and of course this sweetie is my favorite and I’m so attached

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

So sorry, but that's a cockerel.

 

[emcook]

So sorry, but that's a cockerel.

Thanks so much. It’s okay you’re only telling me what deep down I knew. I just needed to hear it from someone else

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Thanks so much. It’s okay you’re only telling me what deep down I knew. I just needed to hear it from someone else

It's awful how our best birds always turn out to be boys it seems.
But then, cockerels do tend to be more outgoing and friendly as chicks, cause they aren't do scared.....not good for when they get older though....

 

[emcook]

Yes, it’s true! He runs and jumps in my lap. Ugh, so stinkin’ tough. I get too attached, I tell myself I won’t, but I can’t help myself. Thanks again!

 

[Alexandra33]

Such a pink comb for such a young baby....I'm thinking cockerel at this point, sadly. But another couple weeks and we should know for sure.

~Alex

 

[mortie]

The favorite always turns out to be a cockerel. That's why I don't allow myself to have a favorite until I know who we're keeping. Sorry, but I think that is 100% cockerel.

 

[emcook]

Was hoping someone might have a story of a comb this red turning out to be a pullet I guess my little fella will be heading to his new home.

 

[emcook]

Here’s the little guy now. He has iridescent tail feathers coming in.

 

[Alexandra33]

He's absolutely adorable!

~Alex