Possible cream legbars? Hens or roos?

[chickenjen40]

These two are, I think, between 2-3 weeks old. We have never had chickens before and took them on because a friend got them for his broody hen, who rejected them. He has no idea what breed they are, but he seemed sure they are both hens. After much googling, Crested Cream Legbar seems the closest to what they might be. You can see that one of them is even starting to show a little crest! They are sooo sweet, love cuddles, and are very bonded to each other. My main concern is that one of them (the one with less distinct markings) might be a roo because we live in a neighborhood with strict rules against keeping roosters. As I said, they are very bonded, so we’d have to find a new home for the pair if one is a roo. I have fallen hard for them though, so fingers crossed that both are hens! Any experts have insight into what breed they might be and/or gender?? Thank you in advance! The one with darker markings is Lady Sybil, and the “roo in question” is Cheery Littlebottom

 

[Chive]

I agree with you that they are Cream Legbars. It looks like they are both girls! Neither of them has a white spot on their head, so I think they are both girls. They are so adorable!

 

[Winderdear]

They do look like Cream Legbars. Both look like pullets to me, as males are more grey and the barring is more obvious. Here is a link to a helpful article where you can see the growth of both a male and female:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cream-legbars-from-chick-to-adult.65514/

 

[TaylorGlade]

These two are, I think, between 2-3 weeks old. We have never had chickens before and took them on because a friend got them for his broody hen, who rejected them. He has no idea what breed they are, but he seemed sure they are both hens. After much googling, Crested Cream Legbar seems the closest to what they might be. You can see that one of them is even starting to show a little crest! They are sooo sweet, love cuddles, and are very bonded to each other. My main concern is that one of them (the one with less distinct markings) might be a roo because we live in a neighborhood with strict rules against keeping roosters. As I said, they are very bonded, so we’d have to find a new home for the pair if one is a roo. I have fallen hard for them though, so fingers crossed that both are hens! Any experts have insight into what breed they might be and/or gender?? Thank you in advance! The one with darker markings is Lady Sybil, and the “roo in question” is Cheery Littlebottom View attachment 3628570View attachment 3628566

They look just like our cream leg bar chicks at that age

 

[chickenjen40]

They do look like Cream Legbars. Both look like pullets to me, as males are more grey and the barring is more obvious. Here is a link to a helpful article where you can see the growth of both a male and female:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cream-legbars-from-chick-to-adult.65514/

This really was helpful!! Thank you!

 

[Winderdear]

This really was helpful!! Thank you!

You’re welcome!