Olive Egger? Rooster?

[Painted Calls]

8 weeks old tomorrow. Maybe looking more hen-like? The comb/wattle aren't getting any larger and I still don't see any noticeable saddle or hackle feathers. There is some blue/green coloring coming in on the wing feathers...mypetchicken claims that early red/large comb/wattles are not necessarily indicative of a rooster. My report window starts on 8-23. Still holding out hope for a hen!

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Absolutely a cockerel. I'm sorry.

 

[hoeftam]

Can I ask what are the indicating factors? I also think cockerel but want to learn why others believe it as well since I am new to this. thanks so much! I'll keep updating until mypetchicken gives me a definite answer and refund.

 

[Painted Calls]

Can I ask what are the indicating factors? I also think cockerel but want to learn why others believe it as well since I am new to this. thanks so much! I'll keep updating until mypetchicken gives me a definite answer and refund.

That comb. A pullet should not have a comb that big, developed, or red until she's about to lay. Around 16-20 weeks.

 

[hoeftam]

YES! That's what I though too! Why on earth is mypetchicken saying that comb/wattle size and color are not indicative of a rooster. Boo! I wish they'd just issue me my refund so I can rehome him.

 

[hoeftam]

That comb. A pyllet should not have a comb that big, developed, or red until she's about to lay. Around 16-20 weeks.

 

[Lisawbsn]

We are in the same boat. We live right at Village limits, coop is 10 feet from township and farm acreage. Only 2 neighbors can see or hear them and we discussed it with them first. Both bring the girls greens and garden goodies and know they will have all the eggs they want. We also have a back-up plan for our girls, now just waiting for POL.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Definitely a cockerel, not even a tiny chance it's a pullet

 

[Painted Calls]

Definitely a cockerel, not even a tiny chance it's a pullet

Agreed. That email from the hatchery is ridiculous. That's why I don't trust them to ID anything either. That's an obvious cockerel.

 

[hoeftam]

Definitely a cockerel, not even a tiny chance it's a pullet

I really wish they'd just refund me and not make me wait until he crows!

 

[hoeftam]

Agreed. That email from the hatchery is ridiculous. That's why I don't trust them to ID anything either. That's an obvious cockerel.

So frustrating that they are being so picky. They also claim only a 5-10% sexing error rate.