Pullet or Roo? (Easter Egger)

[N0rthernChicks]

Ok I’m shook about this one. I’ve been assuming pullet this whole time as there are no saddle feathers. 7ish months old now. Just watched her/him “mount” one of my older hens. (Didn’t look quite right and took way longer than usual). Then she/him did the “rooster dance” with one of my other obvious roosters and tried to fight with him a little (raised hackles). Did I miss something this whole time?? Is she a he??

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Hens sometimes do mount each other for dominance. Although it also has a masculine face, I think pullet close to laying due to lacking masculine feathering

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Pullet.... Close to point of lay.

 

[Mamatomany123]

That's definitely a she. Sometimes pullets will mount to show dominance

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Hens sometimes do mount each other for dominance. Although it also has a masculine face, I think pullet close to laying due to lacking masculine feathering

I don't see too much saddles or hackles, but I do see some hackles in the first pic, and a few saddles in the third pic, but as you said, there is lack of it.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I don't see too much saddles or hackles, but I do see some hackles in the first pic, and a few saddles in the third pic, but as you said, there is lack of it.

I'm not sure what you're saying Some people use saddle/hackle in reference to just a rooster's feathering and some just say it in reference to both genders and clarify whether they're pointed or not. If you're saying it the first way, then she actually does not have any hackle/saddle feathers because none of her feathers are pointed. If the second way than she actually has many hackle/saddle feathers they're just not pointed. Sorry if I missed your point, just wasn't sure what you're getting at

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I'm not sure what you're saying Some people use saddle/hackle in reference to just a rooster's feathering and some just say it in reference to both genders and clarify whether they're pointed or not. If you're saying it the first way, then she actually does not have any hackle/saddle feathers because none of her feathers are pointed. If the second way than she actually has many hackle/saddle feathers they're just not pointed. Sorry if I missed your point, just wasn't sure what you're getting at

Goodness my, am I bad at this. I see pointed hackles in the first picture, which WOULD make me think male, if it wasn't for the lack of such feathers.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Goodness my, am I bad at this. I see pointed hackles in the first picture, which WOULD make me think male, if it wasn't for the lack of such feathers.

So I think it is female.

 

[VeryHappyHens]

Ok I’m shook about this one. I’ve been assuming pullet this whole time as there are no saddle feathers. 7ish months old now. Just watched her/him “mount” one of my older hens. (Didn’t look quite right and took way longer than usual). Then she/him did the “rooster dance” with one of my other obvious roosters and tried to fight with him a little (raised hackles). Did I miss something this whole time?? Is she a he??

She is definitionally a girl and will lay some eggs for you soon!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Goodness my, am I bad at this. I see pointed hackles in the first picture, which WOULD make me think male, if it wasn't for the lack of such feathers.

Wait, oh my gosh you're right! I am so glad you mentioned that. I entirely missed it! Zooming in I think I see pointed hackles and definitely see pointed saddles!! I am sorry I said the first statement! I am on your side and am changing my vote to cockerel Great eye!!