Pullet or Cockerel - please help with ID

[Mpoirier]

Hi,

I am a recent addition to the backyard chicken community. We started with a small flock of 3 birds. I think the buff Orpington and Lavender Ameracauna may be cockerels.

The two young ones are about 14 weeks old and have started to crow in the mornings. I know some hens crow, but not sure if they do this young. We are not allowed to have roosters here and I know some neighbors are already concerned.

I have attached photos and would appreciate any help in ID. The Buffs comb and wattles seems to say roo, but not sure on Ameracauna.

Thanks in advance,

Marcelo

 

[Painted Calls]

Both are indeed cockerels.

 

[Painted Calls]

Welcome to BYC, Marcelo!

 

[Mpoirier]

Both are indeed cockerels.

Thanks for the quick help. So heartbreaking, we have gotten so attached. We have a good rehoming plan at least.

 

[Quarterhorses1]

Yep, both boys. Sorry!! I know how it feels. Both of my silkies that I got sooo attached to were boys.

 

[Painted Calls]

We have a good rehoming plan at least.

This is a good comfort! Often rehoming can be challenging.

 

[Quarterhorses1]

This is a good comfort! Often rehoming can be challenging.

Yeah it took me months. It’s really hard when you’re attached to the bird to bring yourself to feel like you’re making the right decision

 

[Painted Calls]

Yeah it took me months. It’s really hard when you’re attached to the bird to bring yourself to feel like you’re making the right decision

Definitely! Just have to trust your gut.

 

[Quarterhorses1]

Definitely! Just have to trust your gut.

Yeah

 

[Mpoirier]

My niece loves the Buff. Calls him Rainbow. Will be a hard conversation.