Possible roo?

[itslifesaidshe]

We aren’t allowed to keep roosters in the city and this is the only one in my small flock that I am unsure of Any input is greatly appreciated! They are about 7-8 weeks old at the moment.

My other easter egger is quite... round in comparison, but has more matured comb and wattles.

 

[cstephens1987]

At 7-8 weeks I'd say those are both cockerels

 

[cstephens1987]

Also that second one doesn't particularly look like an EE

 

[itslifesaidshe]

Also that second one doesn't particularly look like an EE

I’ve been calling them easter eggers, but you could be right. As far as I know they’re a barnyard mix with one easter egger parent.

 

[itslifesaidshe]

Also that second one doesn't particularly look like an EE

Do they look like any other breed in particular, in your opinion?

 

[cstephens1987]

I’ve been calling them easter eggers, but you could be right. As far as I know they’re a barnyard mix with one easter egger parent.

Well if one parent is for sure EE then it is too since it carries the blue gene somewhere in there. But generally the leg color would have more slate/green/willow

 

[itslifesaidshe]

Well if one parent is for sure EE then it is too since it carries the blue gene somewhere in there. But generally the leg color would have more slate/green/willow

Good to know, thanks!

 

[itslifesaidshe]

Well if one parent is for sure EE then it is too since it carries the blue gene somewhere in there. But generally the leg color would have more slate/green/willow

And sorry for all the questions, but is there anything other that the comb colour on the second that makes you think roo?

 

[Trux]

The bottom picture is a definite yes on cockerel but I'm a bit reserved about the one with slate colored legs, reason is no wattles yet. Have had pullets with slightly red combs and no wattles before, and was sure they were going to turn out to be cockerels, but was pleasantly surprised

 

[chrissynemetz]

I would agree, I think the bottom one looks more like a cockerel with those wattles. I'm not convinced about the other one either way I think I would lean more towards pullet... maybe