Partridge cochin and EE questions of gender........

[MandyH]

Shirley is a pullet and Chris is a cockeral.

 

[TerrasCritters]

Chris is defenatly a little boy, I have one who looks just like him he should have his full plumage and coloring by about 9 months of age, he will start to crow soon. My boy hasnt yet, hmm I dont think LOL but hes sure trying to do his deed! He is a Bantam Partridge, SOOO pretty!!! I love all the colors on them like a barnyard rooster lol

 

[porteryork]

Well the jury is out on Shirley but I am glad you all are thinking pullet. Chris is now more aptly named Roger the roo. He is quite proud of his little crow which started last week. He is a cute little dickens though so he may get to stay with the girls. Thanks for all the comments!

Michelle

 

[purplepoen]

Does anyone know what Shirly's color pattern is called? My EE looks almost exactly like her and I have been trying to find out for ages what that pattern is called.

 

[Slike]

Chris is a roo; if Shirley isn't a hen, it would be a more feminine looking roo. Shirley's body looks more hen-like but the face looks very much like a roo to me.