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Possible Rooster identification

Pamelasown

In the Brooder
Jan 10, 2023
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Trying to determine if the blacker one could be a rooster?3 months old was sold a hen but after posting these phases a couple people say they think it’s a rooster Help would be greatly appreciated
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Those are both totally pullets! And they are so very cute!!!

At 3 months old, a pea comb on a rooster would be larger and redder than the ones I see on your pullets here. Also, look at the shape of the hackle (neck) feathers - they're more rounded than pointy. Also her saddle feathers (at the base of her tail) are rounded, they aren't long and "stringy" like rooster feathers.

Also I think they're both easter eggers. Pretty birds!
 
Those are both totally pullets! And they are so very cute!!!

At 3 months old, a pea comb on a rooster would be larger and redder than the ones I see on your pullets here. Also, look at the shape of the hackle (neck) feathers - they're more rounded than pointy. Also her saddle feathers (at the base of her tail) are rounded, they aren't long and "stringy" like rooster feathers.

Also I think they're both easter eggers. Pretty birds!
That’s exactly what I thought BUT I began to seriously doubt myself. Thank you!
 

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