Rooster or Hen?

[Jonesfms]

Morning, new to the group. We have had chickens for a few years, not much experience with Americaunas, thats what they ere labeled at Tractor Supply.. Wondering if this one is a Rooster? About 13 weeks old. Thanks

 

[Evelyn Walker]

Definitely a rooster, sorry. Not an Ameraucana.

 

[Jonesfms]

Definitely a rooster, sorry. Not an Ameraucana.

Thanks. Would he be considered an easter egger?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

You have an EE. Handsome fella! ♥

 

[Evelyn Walker]

Thanks. Would he be considered an easter egger?

EE's usually have a pea comb, like Ameraucanas, but they can sometimes have a single comb. So it's possible, but no way to know for sure (since he won't lay eggs).

 

[sourland]

Yes, he is an Easter Egger cockerel, and so is the bird in front of him in the second picture.

 

[Wezdin]

Im thinking you have 2 cockerels, there are saddle and curved tail feathers there

 

[chrissynemetz]

I would say you have a very good looking Easter egger cockerel.

 

[Jonesfms]

Yes, he is an Easter Egger cockerel, and so is the bird in front of him in the second picture.

I knew the one in front was, the one pictured had me wondering..

 

[CityslickerHomestead]

I agree with everyone else, two Easter egger cockerels.

My Tractor Supply got their chicks from Hoover’s Hatchery, and they only have “Americana” (note they removed the “u”) and listed them as “not for showing” which means they are mutts. I think hatcheries capitalizes on the name Americana, hoping novices like me won’t notice they are probably selling something like a legbar/Welsummer mix. Which is what mine looks like. It’s ok though. She’s a sweetheart and I can’t wait to see what color egg she will lay.