Pullet with saddle feathers?

[Alexandra33]

Yes, I thought her coloring suggested pullet. The lacing on her feathers makes it look a little pointed, though, so I got nervous.

I am glad to hear she may still be a "she"!

Lacing commonly creates the illusion of pointed feathers - nothing to worry about. I'm 100% positive this pretty bird is a pullet, especially after examining one of my EE cockerels at 4 months of age. Compare his male specific plumage with that on your little lady.

~Alex

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

You have a defifinte pullet. Looks to be an Easter Egger and Buff Brahma mix.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Lacing commonly creates the illusion of pointed feathers - nothing to worry about. I'm 100% positive this pretty bird is a pullet, especially after examining one of my EE cockerels at 4 months of age. Compare his male specific plumage with that on your little lady.
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~Alex

He is handsome!

 

[bruceha2000]

I vote pullet for the same reason as others. Color, shape of feathers. I have had EEs with rounded saddle feathers that were more prominent than on other birds though not as "full" as your bird.

 

[Alexandra33]

He is handsome!

Thank you!

~Alex

 

[MaryZoe]

Well, this is good news. Thank you for your expertise!

Is it true that the orange/black coloration usually means it’s a pullet? Are most EE roos black and white with red limited to their shoulders? I have another orange and black colored EE at my school (where I teach) that I’m pretty sure is a cockerel.

 

[MaryZoe]

You have a defifinte pullet. Looks to be an Easter Egger and Buff Brahma mix.

I’d love this to be part Brahma!

 

[sourland]

Somewhat unique feathering , but she's a pullet.

 

[fur-mum]

Well, this is good news. Thank you for your expertise!

Is it true that the orange/black coloration usually means it’s a pullet? Are most EE roos black and white with red limited to their shoulders? I have another orange and black colored EE at my school (where I teach) that I’m pretty sure is a cockerel.

I had a blue and orange roo, so I wouldn't say that the coloration is specific to a pullet.

 

[BantyChooks]

Somewhat unique feathering , but she's a pullet.

I'm late, but x2. Nothing about her says male to me.
I've noted that EEs tend to have longer saddle feathers, even on females. This is probably just a more pronounced expression of that.