Stumped on these few

[nekocafe]

I have four 6 week old chicks that I got as straight run black ameraucanas. 2 black & 2 were supposed to be splash but they look more blue. I need help figuring out whether they’re hens or roos please. Some have tails, short tails, almost no tails, muffs, and no muffs. So confused, haha. The red on chicken D is much brighter in photos than in real life.

 

[Painted Calls]

A and C are looking like cockerels. B looks like a pullet. D is definitely a cockerel.

Post updated pics in 2 weeks.

 

[Chickengirl2671]

A and C are looking like cockerels. B looks like a pullet. D is definitely a cockerel.

Post updated pics in 2 weeks.

I agree.

 

[nekocafe]

A and C are looking like cockerels. B looks like a pullet. D is definitely a cockerel.

Post updated pics in 2 weeks.

Thank you!

 

[Painted Calls]

Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[nekocafe]

A and C are looking like cockerels. B looks like a pullet. D is definitely a cockerel.

Post updated pics in 2 weeks.

Do tail feathers matter in ameraucanas at this age when trying to figure out gender? I’m curious why all their tails are different.

 

[Painted Calls]

Do tail feathers matter in ameraucanas at this age when trying to figure out gender? I’m curious why all their tails are different.

Not at all.

 

[Painted Calls]

Do tail feathers matter in ameraucanas at this age when trying to figure out gender? I’m curious why all their tails are different.

Their tails are different because not all chicks grow at the exact same rate.

 

[nekocafe]

Their tails are different because not all chicks grow at the exact same rate.

Okay, that makes sense. I was hoping to have at least 2 hens. Thanks for your help!

I have 3 straight run polish too but I’m sure that’ll take a couple more months to figure out.