Pullet or Roo?

[Mountain Peeps]

NYONE ELSE?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Her she is at eight weeks. The only thing that is concerning me now is her neck feathers. Are they supposed to be that pointy??

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Also, her wattles are just starting to develop.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Also, her wattles are just starting to develop.

And her voice has changed.

 

[One Chick Two]

Still looks like a pretty pullet to me.

If you are still concerned, look at the "saddle" feathers on your bird. That's the feathers right in front of the tail. If she was male, she would have the beginnings of saddle feathers (see photo below, at far right side.). This photo was taken from feathers from our production reds.

(L-R) rooster tail feather, hen tail feather, hen saddle feather, rooster saddle feather.



As you can see, the males saddle feathers are much different in shape.

Best of luck!

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[Mountain Peeps]

Still looks like a pretty pullet to me.

If you are still concerned, look at the "saddle" feathers on your bird. That's the feathers right in front of the tail. If she was male, she would have the beginnings of saddle feathers (see photo below, at far right side.). This photo was taken from feathers from our production reds.

(L-R) rooster tail feather, hen tail feather, hen saddle feather, rooster saddle feather.



As you can see, the males saddle feathers are much different in shape.

Best of luck!

.

Thanks so much! I knew a little about the saddle feathers but that photo was very helpful!

Thanks!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Just so you all know she has been laying for the past three weeks now!!!