Olive egger gender

[Mamatomany123]

We are at 7 1/2 weeks old now. Any guesses on gender? I know I'm impatient but I really hoping girls. #4 has been like this since 4 weeks. No growth since then. "Shes" also the only one without a pea comb.

 

[Painted Calls]

I think they all look like pullets right now. Keep updating us though.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Keep an eye on 4, still could be female but less likely than the others. But other than that you have 3 girls!

 

[Painted Calls]

Well I just breathed a sigh of relief. Any males I would have to cull because i cant keep them and, because of these chicks, my flock is now carriers for MG so I cant rehome them. Fingers crossed they are girls.

I remember reading about that. I'm so sorry that happened to you. It would be bad enough if the "breeder" didn't know, but understandable. However, the fact that they knew and just didn't mention it... I'd be furious.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I remember reading about that. I'm so sorry that happened to you. It would be bad enough if the "breeder" didn't know, but understandable. However, the fact that they knew and just didn't mention it... I'd be furious.

Oh I'm beyond furious. I'm also frustrated because they were quarantined for 6 weeks and never showed any symptoms. They still havent shown any symptoms. From my reading, carriers most times dont. I couldnt have done anything else on my end. She could have told me at least.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I think they all look like pullets right now. Keep updating us though.

I second that.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Well I just breathed a sigh of relief. Any males I would have to cull because i cant keep them and, because of these chicks, my flock is now carriers for MG so I cant rehome them. Fingers crossed they are girls.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Ok, so we are at 8 weeks now. Still thinking girls? Not the greatest pics, they wanted to run and get some scratch I threw out. I'm also thinking they may actually be olive eggers. 2 are starting to get that coppery/red coloring in and the father is supposed to be BCM. None ended up with the feathered legs though.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Still looking like girls so far. The first one's comb is the only one that seems a bit iffy. No color to it though.

Yes, no color. And out of all of them shes the one who stand more like a girl. I'll keep an eye on her.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Still looking good!