Really confused…

[viriditashomestead]

I’m super confused because I’m pretty sure these breeds aren’t what we ordered at the hatchery. Not sure at all what breed the first photo is… wondering if it is a rooster. The chickens are just over 4 months old. Second photo I think is a Black Copper Maran rooster. Appreciate the help!

 

[3KillerBs]

First one looks like an Easter Egger to me.

What did you order?

 

[The Moonshiner]

First one is an Easter Egger cockerel
Second is a BCM cockerel

 

[viriditashomestead]

Well, I guess that makes sense. We did order a couple Easter Eggers but I was unsure since this one hasn’t been crowing yet and tail feathers aren’t long. Looks like we have a few more to send to the freezer.

 

[nuthatched]

Well, I guess that makes sense. We did order a couple Easter Eggers but I was unsure since this one hasn’t been crowing yet and tail feathers aren’t long. Looks like we have a few more to send to the freezer.

You can also tell males by male specific coloring or feather growth, like red wings/shoulders (like your ee), wispy and pointy saddle and hackle feathers and pronounced comb and wattles. :]

 

[viriditashomestead]

I did have heavy suspicion with the longer saddle feathers but I’m pretty new to chickens. Thanks for all the input!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Male EE and male BCM