Two roosters?

[em_dawson]

What makes you think the first is a male? Trying to see how we can try to identify for better results in the future. Your help is really appreciated.

The wattles are redder and larger, but it’s possible it’s a female still. I think the feathers around the neck seem to be roo like feathers... but i’m not positive. Compared to the other roos, this one is a lot less developed.

 

[keesmom]

Here are the six Ameraucanas:View attachment 2146956View attachment 2146960View attachment 2146961View attachment 2146962View attachment 2146966View attachment 2146967

They're Easter Eggers and look like pullets. You got a nice assortment of color patterns. We only manage to get the boring brown and orange ones.

 

[WDIDWC]

Very interesting. This batch is about a week younger than the others. I will be watching closely as they continue to develop. Thank you!

 

[Egg Snatcher]

You can keep the two roosters together. They will fight a little until one becomes the more doment. I have more than one rooster together with hens, and I even had them living in one coop of just Roos and they did just fine and on the plus side you will have two protesters to protect your ladys. Your Roos are handsome.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I think the first Ameracauna is a male, the rest look like pullets.

I think all females.

 

[em_dawson]

I think all females.

I’m guessing you’re right, after looking closer.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Very interesting. This batch is about a week younger than the others. I will be watching closely as they continue to develop. Thank you!

They are EE's, which are Ameraucana mixes.

 

[WDIDWC]

They're Easter Eggers and look like pullets. You got a nice assortment of color patterns. We only manage to get the boring brown and orange ones.

We were lucky and there was a large group of these to choose from so we tried to pick a wide variety of colors in the day old chicks!

 

[WDIDWC]

You can keep the two roosters together. They will fight a little until one becomes the more doment. I have more than one rooster together with hens, and I even had them living in one coop of just Roos and they did just fine and on the plus side you will have two protesters to protect your ladys. Your Roos are handsome.

Thanks! That’s interesting, we will watch closely and make the call if we have to. You have quite an interesting mix of chickens in your picture!

 

[diamondsilkies]

Keeping two roos together can be done, but a lot of it depends on their personalities. If you have two very dominant roos, they will fight a lot, causing stress to the flock and potential injury to both of them. In that case, you would need to pick one.

But occasionally you will get one that is a little less dominant, and while there may be a little fighting as they grow, they will figure it out. It helps to raise them together from chicks, so you're on the right path so far.

You will also want to keep an eye out for over-mating, in which case you will also need to get rid of one. At this point, they are too young to know if they will get along as mature roosters, but a little play fighting/challenging is to be expected at this age. Best of luck to you! You have quite a beautiful selection of birds.