Please ease my mind, is Ester the EE really a she?

[Robin'sBrood]

I bought her as a pullet. I PAID for a pullet. Please tell me she's a pullet.

Around 12 weeks old...

Pretty face

She has always had a few of these weird little tail feathers that stick out further than the others. Looks like she is losing those now though. Those things have always made me question Ester's sex.

Verdict?

 

[pixie74943]

I'm having issues with my Leghorn right now, so I'm not the best authority, BUT

Judging from the tiny, almost non-existant pale looking comb, I'd say girl.

And from the fact that all the feathers look round and soft and girly (very scientific opinion) I'd say girl.

And apparently Girls can have big tails, it's when they get nice and arched and looooong that you should worry.

So theres my 2cents, good luck.


And if you paid for a pullet (I'm guessing from the way you phrased it that you paid more for a pullet) and she turns out to be a he, Head back to the store and tell 'em what for

Good Luck!!

 

[19hhbelgian]

I think from the looks of her comb, she's a she

but I'm no expert... Cute chickie though!

 

[Robin'sBrood]

Thank you.

She just has to be a she -- because I

her and couldn't bare with giving her up!

 

[fshinggrl]

Yes, pullets cost more.

I'm on the fence on the gender thing.. looks like an Ester to me.. but I am NOT AN EXPERT by anymeans. I hope I am right! She is Gorgeous!!

 

[mom2chicksandpups]

She is almost identical to my EE, who I am told is a she. I also love mine. She is the sweetest girl in my flock!

 

[consdrs]

I would say Definitely a pullet. And looks just like my Bunny's twin! My EE roo crowed at 9 weeks.

He had huge, very red comb and wattles

Connie

 

[Mahonri]

I just don't like the way those back feathers curl like saddle feathers. Jury is still out for me.

 

[Judy]

Well, I'll vote she as well. I've read that the male EE's will usually have 3 rows of comb, the females one, and she has one. I bought 6 EE "pullets," and one is obviously a roo. This comb rule works for all of mine. Plus, my EE roo had pointy saddle feathers at 12 weeks and I don't see them on yours.

Let's just hope Mahonri's suspicions are unfounded!

 

[luvmychicknkids]

You bought a pullet and looks to me like you got a pullet!!!!

Pretty little lady, too. I

EE's .... they are just such fun chickens!!! And, my mother has an EE named Esther (yeah, she has an "h" in hers) that I named, so I think your lady has a great name, too!!!