Rooster or hens

[mmcburney3]

I have a couple 11/12 week old olive/Easter eggers that I am believe are rooster but would love a second opinion before I go giving them away free. So what do you think rooster or hen for these guys?

 

[fluffycrow]

Cockerels

 

[ChickenChick46]

I'm awful at ID with eggers. Like, I get it wrong every time lol. To me, the lighter one looks more pullet like? And the darker one looks more cockerel. But don't take my word on that at all. Someone with more knowledge will chime in. I like to reply to these threads so I can learn as well.

 

[WingItRanch]

Both are cockerels.

Male chicken under 1 year= cockerel
Male chicken over 1 year old= rooster
Female chicken under 1 year= pullet
Female chicken over 1 year old= hen

 

[mmcburney3]

I'm awful at ID with eggers. Like, I get it wrong every time lol. To me, the lighter one looks more pullet like? And the darker one looks more cockerel. But don't take my word on that at all. Someone with more knowledge will chime in. I like to reply to these threads so I can learn as well.

I'm pretty positive on the darker one being a roo I was in denial for a bit because I liked his colouring lol but the lighter one I'm very on the fence with lol

 

[ChickenChick46]

I'm pretty positive on the darker one being a roo I was in denial for a bit because I liked his colouring lol but the lighter one I'm very on the fence with lol

Lol I've got bantams, and they're almost 5 weeks. I already have one cockerel that I cannot deny, haha! Here's Gilbert with all his future roo glory.

 

[mmcburney3]

Lol I've got bantams, and they're almost 5 weeks. I already have one cockerel that I cannot deny, haha! Here's Gilbert with all his future roo glory.

He is adorable!

 

[ChickenChick46]

He is adorable!

Thank you! I'm hoping the other 3 will be pullets.