Sexes??

[sonz77]

I'm assuming it's an EE or Americauna?? What is the difference between the two breeds?? These are 11 weeks old

1. Is this a roo??






2.Pullet??

 

[donrae]

They both look like Easter egger pullets to me.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

I agree they look to be pullets.

Their combs are still pretty small, first one is redder but I think still pullet like.

More importantly, they both have fairly even patterning in their feathers. Roos look more like patchwork quilts while pullets are more partridge like and even in their pattern.

EE's are harder for me to sex though.

As to what is the difference, here is a good article:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/09/ameraucana-easter-egger-or-araucana.html

HTH
Lady of McCamley

 

[sonz77]

Thank!!! I thought they were Americaunas, so was hoping for a roo in there. Now that I know they aren't a true breed, my welsummer roo has been given a stay of execution (olive eggers)! And I was sure the first one was a roo, so now I have 3 EE pullets instead we believe! Guess I don't have Mr and Mrs Oreo anymore!! lol

 

[Pele]

Pretty EE girls! www.ameraucana.org also has a good description of the differences between Araucana, Ameraucana, and EE.