They are bigger now, roos or pullets?

[Finnie]

 

[cluckcluckgirl]

They are 10 weeks. So not to sound like a total moron, where are hackle and saddle feathers? Sorry, still new to chickens. One of them would be like long tail feathers right? I have looked them over and none have longer feathers than the others except Nugget who I had believed was a girl. She has a tiny bit longer feathers on her tail that curl down.

I think your suspicions may be right then. No, you're not a total moron or moron at all. Learning about chickens is a wonderful thing to do and believe me, you will never stop asking questions. Hackle feathers are long, pointy feathers at the bottom of the neck. Saddle feathers are the kinda droopy, curved feathers by the tail. I can give pics for reference if you'd like.

 

[WhenInRhome]

I think your suspicions may be right then. No, you're not a total moron or moron at all. Learning about chickens is a wonderful thing to do and believe me, you will never stop asking questions. Hackle feathers are long, pointy feathers at the bottom of the neck. Saddle feathers are the kinda droopy, curved feathers by the tail. I can give pics for reference if you'd like.

Thanks! So then if saddle feathers are long curled tail feathers what do you think about #5. Nuggets comb is small, pale and I thought she was a girl. She does have tail feathers that curl down at the bottom. Is she just fancy or do you think she is a boy?

 

[junebuggena]

This an 18 week old cockerel. Long, Fabio type hackle feathers on the neck, and long, thin, shiny saddle feathers near the base of the tail. Those are the kinds of feathers that are strictly male. His tail does curve, but I have a few confirmed, just started laying pullets with curved tails as well. Females of any breed, particularly hatchery quality birds, can have a variety of tail feathers. Don't sex based on tail alone.

 

[WhenInRhome]

This an 18 week old cockerel. Long, Fabio type hackle feathers on the neck, and long, thin, shiny saddle feathers near the base of the tail. Those are the kinds of feathers that are strictly male. His tail does curve, but I have a few confirmed, just started laying pullets with curved tails as well. Females of any breed, particularly hatchery quality birds, can have a variety of tail feathers. Don't sex based on tail alone.

So far none have long feathers. The black one has longer feathers on his wings than the rest. I bought these from a local breeder. He cannot be fully trusted because he told me these were all Ameracaunas anyways. The browns and one with the green legs are definitely not. Hopefully Nugget is a girl. She is my favorite. She is small and docile. The black one is the leader. He is always the first to come up and act curious.

 

[cluckcluckgirl]

Thanks! So then if saddle feathers are long curled tail feathers what do you think about #5. Nuggets comb is small, pale and I thought she was a girl. She does have tail feathers that curl down at the bottom. Is she just fancy or do you think she is a boy?

Like junebuggena said, Nugget might just be a girl with interesting and unique tail feathers. Do you see hackle feathers?

 

[WhenInRhome]

Like junebuggena said, Nugget might just be a girl with interesting and unique tail feathers. Do you see hackle feathers?

Nope, short feathers everywhere else. I will keep a close eye on her over the next few weeks. They are only 10 weeks so I guess she could still grow them and become a "he"

 

[cluckcluckgirl]

It's likely it's a hen. That's not to say some chickens won't surprise you, but likely to be a hen.